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#1567 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 46% in state
Southeastern Middle School
Middle School · Southeastern Local · Chillicothe, OH
A Southeastern Local middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2003 Lancaster Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeastern Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,865/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chillicothe), 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
$57,430
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southeastern Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southeastern Middle School is listed in Southeastern Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeastern Middle School
Southeastern Middle School is a public middle school in Chillicothe, OH, part of Southeastern Local, serving approximately 300 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,567 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeastern Middle School
What grades does Southeastern Middle School serve?
Southeastern Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Southeastern Middle School?
Southeastern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Middle School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeastern Middle School rank in OH?
Southeastern Middle School ranks #1,567 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Southeastern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeastern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Southeastern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeastern Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southeastern Middle School a charter school?
No, Southeastern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeastern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southeastern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ross County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (740) 774-2003
- Area population (ZIP 45601)
- 56,453
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 45601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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