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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 44231

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At a glance

School

168

Students

Top rankedJames A Garfield Middle School334^th of 1,036 Ohio middle schools

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James A Garfield Middle School up 32 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 44231 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, James A Garfield Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently outperformed state and district averages on Ohio's standardized tests, ranking in the top third of all middle schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year.

James A Garfield Middle School boasts impressive academic achievements, with 78.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science, 73.3% proficient or better in Math, and 100% proficient or better in Algebra I. The school's performance exceeds state and district averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels, indicating a high-quality education for its students. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which is better than the state average.

While the data set does not provide information about the school's demographic composition, the available metrics suggest that James A Garfield Local is a strong-performing district, with James A Garfield Middle School serving as a standout institution within the area. The school's ranking, academic achievements, and low absenteeism rate make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality middle school education in the 44231 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)		Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
James A Garfield Middle School	Public	7-8	10231 State Route 88	Garrettsville	44231	Portage County	James A Garfield Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 527-2151	168	13	13.3		162 (96.4%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	69.7	334^th of 1036 public middle schools	67.8%		67.9	366^th of 1046 public middle schools	65.0%	32	78.2	50.9	73.3	55.9	69.9	100.0	$15,303

Cities Near Zip Code 44231

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Garrettsville	2.44 mi	3	268^th
Windham	4.54 mi	3	590^th
Southington	5.97 mi	3	369^th
Mantua	7.98 mi	3	341^st
Newton Falls	10.2 mi	4	481^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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