Very Good
#1118 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 33% in state
Zane Trace Middle School
Middle School · Zane Trace Local · Chillicothe, OH
A Zane Trace Local middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
946 State Route 180, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zane Trace Middle School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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).
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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Zane Trace Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zane Trace Middle School is listed in Zane Trace Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zane Trace Middle School
Zane Trace Middle School is a public middle school in Chillicothe, OH, part of Zane Trace Local, serving approximately 367 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,118 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zane Trace Middle School
What grades does Zane Trace Middle School serve?
Zane Trace Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Zane Trace Middle School?
Zane Trace Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zane Trace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zane Trace Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zane Trace Middle School rank in OH?
Zane Trace Middle School ranks #1,118 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Zane Trace Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zane Trace Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Zane Trace Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zane Trace Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Zane Trace Middle School a charter school?
No, Zane Trace Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zane Trace Middle School a Title I school?
No, Zane Trace Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ross County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (740) 773-5842
- 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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