Below Average
#2919 of 3,441 schools in OH
White Oak Middle School
Middle School · Northwest Local · Cincinnati, OH
A Northwest Local middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3130 Jessup Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Oak Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Oak Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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
$58,276
Median home value
$155,500
Median rent
$949/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North College Hill Trojan Way Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| North College Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Colerain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Mt. Healthy Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–12 | 3.1 mi | 85 | 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.
Northwest Local
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Oak Middle School is listed in Northwest Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Oak Middle School
White Oak Middle School is a public middle school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Northwest Local, serving approximately 722 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,919 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Oak Middle School
What grades does White Oak Middle School serve?
White Oak Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend White Oak Middle School?
White Oak Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Oak Middle School rank in OH?
White Oak Middle School ranks #2,919 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is White Oak Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Oak Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 White Oak Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Oak Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is White Oak Middle School a charter school?
No, White Oak Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Oak Middle School a Title I school?
No, White Oak Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Oak Middle School?
46.0% of students at White Oak 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
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (513) 741-4300
- Area population (ZIP 45239)
- 29,035
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 45239; 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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