Southeastern Middle School

Southeastern Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Chillicothe, Ohio, in the rural setting of Ross County. The school serves students from fifth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 300 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 21.4:1, Southeastern Middle School provides personalized attention to its students.

Teachers work hard to foster a supportive learning environment, though the academic performance data indicates there is room for improvement in areas such as test scores. Southeastern Middle School’s MySchoolScout rating stands at 5.6 out of 10, with a state ranking of #1519 out of 3468 schools in Ohio. The school's academic score is 6.7/10, and the ELA/Reading proficiency rate for students is 69%, while 65% are proficient or above in math.

Southeastern Middle School sits on Lancaster Road in a rural area that offers a close-knit community feel to its students. The school's location provides a peaceful setting for learning and growth, focusing on student development beyond just academic scores.

The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Middle School is 21.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Southeastern Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.