Middle Schools in Black River Local

There is only one middle school located within the Black River Local district in Ohio - Black River Education Center Middle School. This school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Ohio middle schools, with a statewide ranking of 212 out of 1,048 schools in 2022-2023. Despite having an extremely high free/reduced lunch rate of 98.64%, indicating a very high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, the school's performance on state tests is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in 7th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science.

Black River Education Center Middle School spends a relatively high amount per student at $11,953, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.5%, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 212 in 2022-2023 to 243 in 2023-2024 and 371 in 2024-2025, which could be a sign that the school is struggling to maintain its high level of performance or that other schools are improving at a faster rate.

Overall, Black River Education Center Middle School appears to be a standout performer within the Black River Local district, providing a high-quality education to its students despite the challenges of a high-poverty student population. The school's strong academic results, low chronic absenteeism, and high per-student spending suggest it is effectively utilizing its resources to support student success.