Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 44512

The 44512 zip code area is home to two high-performing middle schools, Boardman Center Intermediate School and Boardman Glenwood Junior High, both part of the Boardman Local school district. These schools consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests and provide a strong academic foundation for their students.

Boardman Glenwood Junior High stands out as a top-performing school, ranking in the top 20% of Ohio middle schools and receiving a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained this high level of performance over the past few years. In contrast, Boardman Center Intermediate School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, but it also achieves excellent academic results, with 76-82.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math.

Both schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, indicating a focus on student attendance and engagement. While Boardman Center Intermediate School has a higher spending per student and student-teacher ratio, Boardman Glenwood Junior High also achieves exceptional results with a lower spending per student and student-teacher ratio, suggesting that the schools are effectively utilizing their resources to support student learning.