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#842 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 24% in state

Sailorway Middle School

Middle School · Vermilion Local · Vermilion, OH

A Vermilion Local middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5355 Sailorway Dr, Vermilion, OH 44089

  • Math 68% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2022)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$16,713
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Sailorway Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sailorway 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average606/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vermilion), 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

$72,045

Median home value

$197,900

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Vermilion Local

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$16,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sailorway Middle School is listed in Vermilion Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sailorway Middle School

Sailorway Middle School is a public middle school in Vermilion, OH, part of Vermilion Local, serving approximately 521 students in grades 4th-7th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sailorway Middle School

What grades does Sailorway Middle School serve?

Sailorway Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 7th.

How many students attend Sailorway Middle School?

Sailorway Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sailorway Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sailorway Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sailorway Middle School rank in OH?

Sailorway Middle School ranks #842 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Sailorway Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sailorway Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sailorway Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sailorway Middle School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sailorway Middle School a charter school?

No, Sailorway Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sailorway Middle School a Title I school?

No, Sailorway Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sailorway Middle School?

48.6% of students at Sailorway 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
4th – 7th
Enrollment
521
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 44089)
15,873
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
51.1
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 44089; 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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