Middle Schools in Columbiana Exempted Village


Summary:

The South Side Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Columbiana Exempted Village school district in Ohio. With a total enrollment of 295 students, this school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently exceeding state averages in academic achievement across various subjects and grade levels.

South Side Middle School's exceptional performance is evident in its consistently high test scores, with 93.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science and 98.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, far surpassing the state averages of 63.4% and 56.7%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking of 46th out of 1,048 middle schools in Ohio and its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger further solidify its reputation as a standout educational institution. Additionally, the Columbiana Exempted Village school district, of which South Side Middle School is a part, is ranked 67th out of 828 districts in Ohio and holds a 5-star rating.

While the school maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%, which is an area for continued improvement, it serves a diverse student population, with 24.75% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school district's spending of $7,932 per student and a student-teacher ratio of 22.6 suggest that the school has access to adequate resources to support its educational programs and provide individualized attention to its students.

District Detail

 700 Columbiana Waterford Rd
Columbiana, OH 44408-9499

 (330) 482-5353

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 828 Ohio districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 971

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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