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#1307 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 38% in state

Wheelersburg Middle School

Middle School · Wheelersburg Local · Wheelersburg, OH

A Wheelersburg Local middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 Pirate Dr, Wheelersburg, OH 45694

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$11,006
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Wheelersburg Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

41.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wheelersburg 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average665/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$64,482

Median home value

$197,500

Median rent

$784/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45694; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sciotoville Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–123.4 mi389Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Wheelersburg Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wheelersburg Middle School is listed in Wheelersburg Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wheelersburg Middle School

Wheelersburg Middle School is a public middle school in Wheelersburg, OH, part of Wheelersburg Local, serving approximately 597 students in grades 4th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,307 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wheelersburg Middle School

What grades does Wheelersburg Middle School serve?

Wheelersburg Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Wheelersburg Middle School?

Wheelersburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheelersburg Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wheelersburg Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wheelersburg Middle School rank in OH?

Wheelersburg Middle School ranks #1,307 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Wheelersburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wheelersburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Wheelersburg Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheelersburg Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wheelersburg Middle School a charter school?

No, Wheelersburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wheelersburg Middle School a Title I school?

No, Wheelersburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheelersburg Middle School?

41.2% of students at Wheelersburg 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
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Scioto County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 45694)
12,763
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
41.4
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 45694; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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