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Fort Recovery Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Ohio middle schools

Summary

Fort Recovery Middle School is a small rural public school in Fort Recovery, Ohio, serving about 190 students in grades 6–8 as part of Fort Recovery Local. The school ranks 44th out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools in 2025–2026, placing it in the 96th percentile with 5 stars, and it has been a 5-star school every year since at least 2018–2019. Its district ranks 27th out of 773 Ohio districts, and the school has stayed in the top 10% of Ohio middle schools since 2015–2016, peaking at 11th statewide in 2021–2022.

Academically, Fort Recovery Middle School exceeds Ohio’s proficiency rate in every tested grade and subject. Standouts include 8th grade science at 95.6% versus 61.2% statewide, 7th grade math at 93.7% versus 48.6%, 8th grade math at 92% versus 52%, 7th grade ELA at 90.5% versus 62.7%, and Algebra I at 100% versus 61.6%. The school leads nearby peers in 8th grade science, 7th grade math, 8th grade math, and 7th grade ELA. St Henry Middle School is the closest competitor and is slightly higher in 6th grade math and ELA and 8th grade ELA, while Coldwater Middle School is also strong in 6th grade and Ansonia Middle School is slightly higher in 8th grade ELA. Algebra I is a shared strength, but the school has reported 100% proficiency for four consecutive years.

Chronic absenteeism is 3.4%, close to the district’s 3.3%, and much lower than Celina Middle School at 8.7% and Ansonia Middle School at 9.1%, though St Henry Middle School at 1.8% and Coldwater Middle School at 1.9% are even lower. The student/teacher ratio is about 18.7, higher than Celina Middle School (12.0), Coldwater Middle School (15.1), and St Henry Middle School (17.9); Ansonia Middle School is not reported. Despite larger classes, results remain top-tier. Subgroup rankings are strong for female students (95th percentile) and male students (93rd), while low-income students rank in the 81st percentile—above average but below the school’s overall 96th percentile. Free/reduced lunch data is blank, spending data is only from 2018–2019, and small enrollment can make year-to-year percentages shift.

190

Students ?

18.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,645

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

865 Sharpsburg Rd
Fort Recovery, OH 45846-9746

(419) 375-2815

District: Fort Recovery Local

Students who attend Fort Recovery Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fort Recovery High School

Feeder schools for Fort Recovery Middle School:

Elementary:

Fort Recovery Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Asian:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (87% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Ohio middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school87%

District avg87%

Ohio avg57%

44^th of 1,046

Ohio public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 773Fort Recovery Local among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	44 of 1046	95.8%	★★★★★
2025	92.3	27 of 1036	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	83 of 1046	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	40 of 1048	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	11 of 1017	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	93.6	23 of 1037	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	86.7	82 of 1050	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	81.1	150 of 1010	85.1%	★★★★☆
2017	82.6	140 of 1038	86.5%	★★★★☆
2016	78.5	192 of 1050	81.7%	★★★★☆
2015	82.3	142 of 1035	86.3%	★★★★☆
2014	79.5	137 of 1008	86.4%	★★★★☆
2013	81.0	103 of 1001	89.7%	★★★★☆
2012	81.8	96 of 989	90.3%	★★★★★
2011	83.9	63 of 925	93.2%	★★★★★
2010	83.9	68 of 895	92.4%	★★★★★
2009	84.9	59 of 858	93.1%	★★★★★
2008	80.5	116 of 835	86.1%	★★★★☆
2007	85.8	40 of 837	95.2%	★★★★★
2006	82.3	68 of 732	90.7%	★★★★★
2005	88.5	22 of 692	96.8%	★★★★★
2004	88.4	17 of 400	95.8%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2021	74.4	71 of 576	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	55.1	236 of 658	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	23.4	553 of 643	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	89.3	44 of 947	95.4%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	26 of 938	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	86.6	84 of 942	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	33 of 943	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.3	12 of 925	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	91.7	33 of 910	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	61 of 917	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	66 of 897	92.6%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	45.3	379 of 521	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	76.5	188 of 996	81.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	67 of 955	93.0%	★★★★★
2025	90.0	48 of 954	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	82.9	134 of 958	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	89.3	51 of 963	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.0	47 of 946	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	10 of 924	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	80.4	153 of 933	83.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	293 of 916	68.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	52 of 790	93.4%	★★★★★
2025	88.9	37 of 777	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	83.2	108 of 795	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	86.0	69 of 805	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.2	31 of 809	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	28 of 781	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	83.3	97 of 796	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	73.6	171 of 781	78.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)95th percentile~ school

White (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)93rd percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2021)88th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile-15 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)27th percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+38 vs state

Science96%+34 vs state

Mathematics89%+36 vs state

English Language Arts80%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Ohio State Tests Science (2026)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2026)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2026)				Ohio State Tests Geometry (2026)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2016)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Fort Recovery Middle School	Public	6-8	865 Sharpsburg Rd	Fort Recovery	45846	Mercer County	Fort Recovery Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 375-2815	190	10	18.7	0.0%	183 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.4	44^th of 1046 public middle schools	95.8%		92.3	27^th of 1036 public middle schools	97.4%	17		95.6		80.0	93.7	92.0		74.7	90.5	73.5		100.0	$12,645
St Henry Middle School	Public	5-8	381 E Columbus St	Saint Henry	45883	Mercer County	St Henry Consolidated Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 678-4834	300	17	17.9	0.0%	294 (98.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	91.4	33^rd of 1046 public middle schools	96.8%		93.3	23^rd of 1036 public middle schools	97.8%	10	96.8	80.0	100.0	96.2	91.5	90.0	96.8	87.2	89.2	75.4		100.0	$8,406
Coldwater Middle School	Public	5-8	310 N 2nd St	Coldwater	45828	Mercer County	Coldwater Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 678-3331	429	28	15.1	0.0%	412 (96.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	86.1	98^th of 1046 public middle schools	90.6%		87.3	87^th of 1036 public middle schools	91.6%	11	82.5	76.5	90.5	89.1	73.7	87.5	88.9	79.1	78.3	72.4		100.0	$10,208
Celina Middle School	Public	7-8	614 Holly St	Celina	45822	Mercer County	Celina City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 586-8300	348	29	12.0	40.0%	303 (87.1%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.7%)	17 (4.9%)	72.4	292^nd of 1046 public middle schools	72.1%		70.8	316^th of 1036 public middle schools	69.5%	24		78.3			63.5	67.3			64.0	64.1	100.0	100.0	$13,388
Ansonia Middle School	Public	6-8	600 E Canal St	Ansonia	45303	Darke County	Ansonia Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 337-5591	97	0			92 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	85.8	103^rd of 1046 public middle schools	90.2%		85.8	101^st of 1036 public middle schools	90.3%	2		74.1		84.7	82.6	83.3		69.5	82.6	75.9			$7,393

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Recovery Middle School

What district is Fort Recovery Middle School in?

Fort Recovery Local

What is the racial makeup of Fort Recovery Middle School?

Students at Fort Recovery Middle School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Fort Recovery Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fort Recovery Middle School usually go on to attend Fort Recovery High School

How many students attend Fort Recovery Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 190 students attended Fort Recovery Middle School.

Is Fort Recovery Middle School a good school?

Yes! Fort Recovery Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 44^th of 1046 Ohio middle schools.

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