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#2285 of 3,441 schools in OH
Unioto Middle School
Middle School · Union-scioto Local · Chillicothe, OH
An Union-scioto Local middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
160 Moundsville Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Unioto Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 Unioto 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,865/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chillicothe), 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
$57,430
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Chillicothe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 381 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union-scioto Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Unioto Middle School is listed in Union-Scioto Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unioto Middle School
Unioto Middle School is a public middle school in Chillicothe, OH, part of Union-scioto Local, serving approximately 487 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,285 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unioto Middle School
What grades does Unioto Middle School serve?
Unioto Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Unioto Middle School?
Unioto Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unioto Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unioto Middle School is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unioto Middle School rank in OH?
Unioto Middle School ranks #2,285 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Unioto Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Unioto Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Unioto Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unioto Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Unioto Middle School a charter school?
No, Unioto Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unioto Middle School a Title I school?
No, Unioto Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ross County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (740) 773-5211
- Area population (ZIP 45601)
- 56,453
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 45601; 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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