Very Good
#1272 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 37% in state
Port Clinton Middle School
Middle School · Port Clinton City · Port Clinton, OH
A Port Clinton City middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
807 Jefferson St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Port Clinton Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Port Clinton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Clinton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,815
Median home value
$206,800
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Port Clinton City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Clinton Middle School is listed in Port Clinton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Clinton Middle School
Port Clinton Middle School is a public middle school in Port Clinton, OH, part of Port Clinton City, serving approximately 333 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Clinton Middle School
What grades does Port Clinton Middle School serve?
Port Clinton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Port Clinton Middle School?
Port Clinton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
How does Port Clinton Middle School rank in OH?
Port Clinton Middle School ranks #1,272 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Port Clinton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Clinton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Port Clinton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Clinton Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Port Clinton Middle School a charter school?
No, Port Clinton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Clinton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Port Clinton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Clinton Middle School?
58.9% of students at Port Clinton Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (419) 734-4448
- Area population (ZIP 43452)
- 14,052
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 55.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43452; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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