Serving 316 students in grades 4-6, Zahns 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 was 43% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Zahns Middle School?
316 students attend Zahns Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Zahns Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zahns Middle School?
Zahns Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zahns Middle School offer ?
Zahns Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Zahns Middle School part of?
Zahns Middle School is part of Scioto Valley Local School District.
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