Hicksville Middle School

Hicksville Middle School is a public middle school in Hicksville, Ohio, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the Hicksville Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 45th out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hicksville Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in Ohio State Tests across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 64.6% to 92.3% in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also ranks among the top 10% of Ohio middle schools for special education students and low socioeconomic status students, indicating its ability to support and challenge diverse learners. Hicksville Middle School has been ranked among the top middle schools in Ohio, with a ranking of 32nd out of 1,048 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, 64th out of 1,046 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and 74th out of 1,036 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Paulding Middle School, Fairview Middle School, and Antwerp Local Middle School, Hicksville Middle School significantly outperforms them in academic performance, statewide ranking, and student group performance. This level of sustained excellence is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased slightly, it remains lower than the state average, indicating a relatively high level of student engagement and attendance.