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#1678 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 49% in state
Talawanda Middle School
Middle School · Talawanda City · Oxford, OH
A Talawanda City middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4030 Oxford Reily Rd, Oxford, OH 45056
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Talawanda Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Talawanda Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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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
$53,413
Median home value
$247,700
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
54.2%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcguffey Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–11 | 1.9 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Talawanda City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Talawanda Middle School is listed in Talawanda City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Talawanda Middle School
Talawanda Middle School is a public middle school in Oxford, OH, part of Talawanda City, serving approximately 673 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,678 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Talawanda Middle School
What grades does Talawanda Middle School serve?
Talawanda Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Talawanda Middle School?
Talawanda Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talawanda Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talawanda Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Talawanda Middle School rank in OH?
Talawanda Middle School ranks #1,678 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Talawanda Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Talawanda Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Talawanda Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Talawanda Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Talawanda Middle School a charter school?
No, Talawanda Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Talawanda Middle School a Title I school?
No, Talawanda Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Talawanda Middle School?
36.3% of students at Talawanda 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (513) 273-3300
- Area population (ZIP 45056)
- 27,598
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 21.6
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 45056; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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