Summary:
The middle schools located in the 44647 zip code area serve students in grades 6-8 and include Massillon Intermediate School, Massillon Junior High School, and Tuslaw Middle School. These schools are part of the Massillon City and Tuslaw Local school districts.
Among the three schools, Tuslaw Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 103 out of 1,048 Ohio middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Tuslaw Middle School consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with exceptional results in subjects like 5th grade science, where 96.7% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 63.9%. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.0%.
In contrast, Massillon Intermediate School and Massillon Junior High School have more average performance, with test scores that are generally below or mixed compared to state averages. Massillon Junior High stands out for its high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.7%, which is an area of concern for the district. The differences in performance and school characteristics highlight the importance of school-level factors in driving student outcomes.
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