Serving 79 students in grades 6-8, Rockway Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Rockway Middle School?
79 students attend Rockway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rockway Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockway Middle School?
Rockway Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockway Middle School offer ?
Rockway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rockway Middle School part of?
Rockway Middle School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.
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