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#2452 of 3,441 schools in OH
Southview Middle School
Middle School · Lorain City · Lorain, OH
A Lorain City middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2321 Fairless Dr, Lorain, OH 44055
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southview Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lorain), 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
$36,603
Median home value
$95,700
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
31.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Durling Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 5–8 | 2.7 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Brookside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy LorainCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 815 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lorain City
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $19,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southview Middle School is listed in Lorain City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southview Middle School
Southview Middle School is a public middle school in Lorain, OH, part of Lorain City, serving approximately 418 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,452 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southview Middle School
What grades does Southview Middle School serve?
Southview Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southview Middle School?
Southview Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southview Middle School rank in OH?
Southview Middle School ranks #2,452 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Southview Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southview Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Southview Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southview Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Southview Middle School a charter school?
No, Southview Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southview Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southview Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.2%
- Phone
- (440) 830-4280
- Area population (ZIP 44055)
- 19,870
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 44055; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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