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#3356 of 3,441 schools in OH
William S Guy Middle School
Middle School · Liberty Local · Youngstown, OH
A Liberty Local middle school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4115 Shady Rd, Youngstown, OH 44505
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William S Guy Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William S Guy 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), 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
$36,480
Median home value
$82,100
Median rent
$644/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Intermediate Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–6 | 1.6 mi | 345 | Compare → |
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| Acld SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–8 | 3.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Hubbard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 511 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Liberty Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
William S Guy Middle School is listed in Liberty Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William S Guy Middle School
William S Guy Middle School is a public middle school in Youngstown, OH, part of Liberty Local, serving approximately 230 students in grades 4th-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,356 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William S Guy Middle School
What grades does William S Guy Middle School serve?
William S Guy Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend William S Guy Middle School?
William S Guy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S Guy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S Guy Middle School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William S Guy Middle School rank in OH?
William S Guy Middle School ranks #3,356 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is William S Guy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William S Guy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 William S Guy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William S Guy Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William S Guy Middle School a charter school?
No, William S Guy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William S Guy Middle School a Title I school?
No, William S Guy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William S Guy Middle School?
98.7% of students at William S Guy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Trumbull County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.3%
- Phone
- (330) 759-1733
- Area population (ZIP 44505)
- 16,449
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 44505; 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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