Excellent
#460 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 13% in state
Swanton Middle School
Middle School · Swanton Local · Swanton, OH
A Swanton Local middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Elton Pkwy, Swanton, OH 43558
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swanton Middle School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swanton 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,612
Median home value
$185,900
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 325 | 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.
Swanton Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swanton Middle School is listed in Swanton Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swanton Middle School
Swanton Middle School is a public middle school in Swanton, OH, part of Swanton Local, serving approximately 358 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swanton Middle School
What grades does Swanton Middle School serve?
Swanton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Swanton Middle School?
Swanton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanton Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swanton Middle School rank in OH?
Swanton Middle School ranks #460 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Swanton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swanton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Swanton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swanton Middle School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Swanton Middle School a charter school?
No, Swanton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swanton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Swanton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swanton Middle School?
41.6% of students at Swanton 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (419) 826-4016
- Area population (ZIP 43558)
- 12,961
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 43558; 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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