Serving 210 students in grades 6-8, Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle 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 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School's student population of 210 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle 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 Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School is 0.15, 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
#1764 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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 Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School's ranking?
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School is ranked #1764 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School often compared to?
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterloo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School?
210 students attend Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School?
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School offer ?
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School part of?
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School is part of Rootstown Local School District.
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