Serving 228 students in grades 7-8, Girard Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girard Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Girard Junior High School's student population of 228 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Girard Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Girard Junior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1741 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
9%
17%
White
77%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girard Junior High School's ranking?
Girard Junior High School is ranked #1741 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Girard Junior High School often compared to?
Girard Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Girard Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Girard Junior High School?
228 students attend Girard Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Girard Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girard Junior High School?
Girard Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Girard Junior High School offer ?
Girard Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Girard Junior High School part of?
Girard Junior High School is part of Girard City School District.
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