Butler Middle School

Summary:

Butler Middle School is a public middle school located in Arcanum, Ohio, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 318. The school is part of the Arcanum-Butler Local District, which is ranked 100 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Butler Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Ohio State Tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 82.4% of 5th graders and 83.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 64% and 62.1%, respectively. The school also excels in Mathematics and English Language Arts, with several grade levels achieving proficiency rates over 70%. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Butler Middle School ranks in the top 4% of Ohio middle schools for this demographic, indicating the school is effectively supporting and educating this population.

While the student population at Butler Middle School is predominantly white, with over 95% of students identifying as such, this does not appear to hinder the school's academic performance. The school has maintained a strong academic standing, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Ohio middle schools over the past several years. This level of excellence is impressive, and the school's ability to support and educate its diverse student population, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, could serve as a model for other middle schools in the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated, with a significant spike during the COVID-19 pandemic, an area the school should continue to monitor and address.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2011 Trojan Ave
       Arcanum, OH  45304-1381


(937) 692-5174

District: Arcanum-Butler Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Butler Middle School usually attend:

High:    Arcanum High School

Feeder schools for Butler Middle School:

Elementary:    Arcanum Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Two or more races:
2.2%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Butler Middle School ranks better than 85.5% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Middle School 152nd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Butler Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Arcanum-Butler Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcanum-Butler Local 100th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Butler Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Butler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.92 348th 400 13.0%
2005 68.18 230th 692 66.8%
2006 73.26 195th 732 73.4%
2007 74.59 216th 837 74.2%
2008 67.27 327th 835 60.8%
2009 62.37 420th 858 51.0%
2010 63.25 442nd 895 50.6%
2011 65.80 414th 925 55.2%
2012 65.50 456th 989 53.9%
2013 67.04 440th 1001 56.0%
2014 66.83 415th 1008 58.8%
2015 65.37 393rd 1035 62.0%
2016 71.85 302nd 1050 71.2%
2017 85.58 97th 1038 90.7%
2018 80.06 167th 1010 83.5%
2019 78.62 203rd 1050 80.7%
2021 87.61 88th 1037 91.5%
2022 84.55 124th 1017 87.8%
2023 87.04 88th 1048 91.6%
2024 82.91 152nd 1046 85.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.50 315th 924 65.9%
2019 77.19 162nd 945 82.9%
2021 89.72 37th 923 96.0%
2022 90.46 38th 947 96.0%
2023 91.54 25th 974 97.4%
2024 89.95 39th 989 96.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Butler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.51 129th 897 85.6%
2019 79.17 178th 917 80.6%
2021 84.73 102nd 910 88.8%
2022 80.79 145th 925 84.3%
2023 85.37 94th 943 90.0%
2024 81.07 150th 942 84.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Butler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.03 73rd 521 86.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Butler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.72 188th 916 79.5%
2019 77.96 185th 933 80.2%
2021 88.10 74th 924 92.0%
2022 85.54 107th 946 88.7%
2023 86.21 94th 963 90.2%
2024 81.44 153rd 958 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at Butler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.51 190th 781 75.7%
2019 71.75 223rd 796 72.0%
2021 83.38 96th 781 87.7%
2022 79.58 137th 809 83.1%
2023 82.42 102nd 805 87.3%
2024 75.91 173rd 795 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Butler Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 296 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1989 294 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1990 288 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1991 294 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1992 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1993 279 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 295 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 286 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1996 286 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1997 294 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 296 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 277 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 288 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 277 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 270 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 270 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 275 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 247 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 250
2006 231 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 234
2007 226 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 229
2008 245 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 250
2009 226 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 232
2010 216 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 220
2011 222 0 2 2 0 0 7 0 233
2012 317 1 2 4 0 1 7 0 332
2013 349 3 2 5 0 1 11 0 371
2014 335 3 0 5 0 1 9 0 353
2015 323 2 0 2 0 0 10 0 337
2016 328 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 339
2017 323 0 1 0 0 0 8 0 332
2018 323 1 1 2 0 0 10 0 337
2019 337 2 1 3 0 0 8 0 351
2020 322 2 2 2 0 0 10 0 338
2021 306 2 1 2 0 0 7 0 318
2022 317 2 1 3 0 0 8 0 331
2023 307 3 0 1 0 0 7 0 318

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butler Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 15.0 19.8 0
1989 295 15.0 19.6 n/a
1990 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
1991 294 14.0 21.0 n/a
1992 282 14.0 20.1 9.6
1993 281 14.0 20.1 12.1
1994 298 17.0 17.5 10.7
1995 288 16.0 18.0 10.1
1996 288 16.0 18.0 10.1
1997 295 19.0 15.5 12.9
1998 296 15.0 19.7 12.5
1999 279 15.0 18.6 17.9
2000 291 16.0 18.2 12.7
2001 279 17.0 16.4 9.7
2002 273 16.0 17.1 11.4
2003 273 16.0 17.1 11.4
2004 277 16.0 17.3 10.8
2005 250 16.0 15.6 13.7
2006 234 15.0 15.6 15.5
2007 229 16.0 14.3 15.4
2008 250 15.0 16.7 n/a
2009 232 15.0 15.5 19.9
2010 220 14.5 15.1 24.4
2011 233 14.5 16.0 18.9
2012 332 19.5 17.0 0
2013 371 20.0 18.5 0
2014 353 15.5 22.7 0
2015 337 n/a n/a 0
2016 339 14.0 24.2 0
2017 332 14.5 22.8 n/a
2018 337 14.0 24.0 n/a
2019 351 13.8 25.3 n/a
2020 338 13.5 24.9 n/a
2021 318 13.2 24.0 n/a
2022 331 12.9 25.6 n/a
2023 318 14.5 21.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butler Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 15.0 19.8 0
1989 295 15.0 19.6 n/a
1990 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
1991 294 14.0 21.0 n/a
1992 282 14.0 20.1 9.6
1993 281 14.0 20.1 12.1
1994 298 17.0 17.5 10.7
1995 288 16.0 18.0 10.1
1996 288 16.0 18.0 10.1
1997 295 19.0 15.5 12.9
1998 296 15.0 19.7 12.5
1999 279 15.0 18.6 17.9
2000 291 16.0 18.2 12.7
2001 279 17.0 16.4 9.7
2002 273 16.0 17.1 11.4
2003 273 16.0 17.1 11.4
2004 277 16.0 17.3 10.8
2005 250 16.0 15.6 13.7
2006 234 15.0 15.6 15.5
2007 229 16.0 14.3 15.4
2008 250 15.0 16.7 n/a
2009 232 15.0 15.5 19.9
2010 220 14.5 15.1 24.4
2011 233 14.5 16.0 18.9
2012 332 19.5 17.0 0
2013 371 20.0 18.5 0
2014 353 15.5 22.7 0
2015 337 n/a n/a 0
2016 339 14.0 24.2 0
2017 332 14.5 22.8 n/a
2018 337 14.0 24.0 n/a
2019 351 13.8 25.3 n/a
2020 338 13.5 24.9 n/a
2021 318 13.2 24.0 n/a
2022 331 12.9 25.6 n/a
2023 318 14.5 21.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Butler Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,432
2022 $10,019
2023 $10,330

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 88th of 1048 Middle schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Butler Middle School)79.676
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arcanum-Butler Local)79.875
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Butler Middle School)77.466.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arcanum-Butler Local)77.765.8
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Middle School)78.585.1
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arcanum-Butler Local)78.785.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Butler Middle School)8470.4
 13.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arcanum-Butler Local)82.970.4
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Middle School)81.571.6
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Arcanum-Butler Local)81.771.6
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Butler Middle School)59.580.3
 20.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arcanum-Butler Local)59.577.9
 18.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Middle School)72.286.4
 14.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Arcanum-Butler Local)72.283.8
 11.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Butler Middle School)88.389.5
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Arcanum-Butler Local)88.387.5
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Butler Middle School)72.577.2
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Arcanum-Butler Local)72.576.3
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Middle School)72.376.2
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Arcanum-Butler Local)72.374.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Butler Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Arcanum-Butler Local)77.872.5
 5.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students351318
 9.4%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White337307
 8.9%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%


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Butler Middle School ranks 152nd of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Butler Middle School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Butler Middle School usually go on to attend Arcanum High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Butler Middle School.


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