Middle Schools in Mad River Local

The Mad River Local school district in Ohio is home to two middle schools: Mad River Middle School and Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6). While neither school stands out as a clear performer, the data reveals some key insights about the academic landscape in this district.

Based on the available information, both Mad River Middle School and Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) appear to be performing at or slightly below the district and state averages across various metrics. Mad River Middle School has consistently ranked between 615 and 701 out of over 1,000 Ohio middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) does not have historical ranking data available. In terms of test scores, Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) generally performs better than Mad River Middle School, with scores closer to or above the state averages in most subject areas.

One concerning trend is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.1% at both schools, which may be a contributing factor to the overall academic performance. Additionally, the schools serve a student population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high free and reduced lunch rates of over 54% at both institutions. While Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) has slightly higher spending per student compared to Mad River Middle School, the data suggests that the district as a whole faces challenges in ensuring equitable and effective educational outcomes for its middle school students.