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Lehman Middle School (Closed 2023)

1400 Broad Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 564 students in grades 6-8, Lehman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(20-21)
8%
50%
(20-21)
17%
57%
(20-21)
15-19%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
39%
17%
White
38%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Lehman Middle School?
564 students attend Lehman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lehman Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lehman Middle School?
Lehman Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lehman Middle School offer ?
Lehman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lehman Middle School part of?
Lehman Middle School is part of Canton City School District.

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