Excellent
#721 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 21% in state
Spencerville Middle School
Middle School · Spencerville Local · Spencerville, OH
A Spencerville Local middle school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Wisher Dr, Spencerville, OH 45887
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spencerville Middle School score 70% 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 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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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Where Spencerville 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average510/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,838
Median home value
$185,400
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45887; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Spencerville Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spencerville Middle School is listed in Spencerville Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spencerville Middle School
Spencerville Middle School is a public middle school in Spencerville, OH, part of Spencerville Local, serving approximately 291 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spencerville Middle School
What grades does Spencerville Middle School serve?
Spencerville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Spencerville Middle School?
Spencerville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencerville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencerville Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spencerville Middle School rank in OH?
Spencerville Middle School ranks #721 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Spencerville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spencerville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Spencerville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spencerville Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spencerville Middle School a charter school?
No, Spencerville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spencerville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Spencerville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (419) 647-4112
- Area population (ZIP 45887)
- 4,335
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 45887; 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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