Very Good
#880 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 26% in state
Upper Sandusky Middle School
Middle School · Upper Sandusky Exempted Village · Upper Sandusky, OH
An Upper Sandusky Exempted Village middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
390 W Walker St, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Sandusky Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Sandusky 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,262/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,748
Median home value
$166,700
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,286NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Sandusky Middle School is listed in Upper Sandusky Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Sandusky Middle School
Upper Sandusky Middle School is a public middle school in Upper Sandusky, OH, part of Upper Sandusky Exempted Village, serving approximately 509 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Sandusky Middle School
What grades does Upper Sandusky Middle School serve?
Upper Sandusky Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Upper Sandusky Middle School?
Upper Sandusky Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Sandusky Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Sandusky Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Sandusky Middle School rank in OH?
Upper Sandusky Middle School ranks #880 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Upper Sandusky Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Sandusky Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Upper Sandusky Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Sandusky Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Upper Sandusky Middle School a charter school?
No, Upper Sandusky Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Sandusky Middle School a Title I school?
No, Upper Sandusky Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Sandusky Middle School?
44.2% of students at Upper Sandusky 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wyandot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (419) 294-5721
- Area population (ZIP 43351)
- 10,568
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 43351; 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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