Middle Schools in Cambridge City

There is only one middle school located in Cambridge City, Ohio - Cambridge Middle School. This school serves grades 6-8 and has consistently struggled to meet academic performance standards, ranking in the bottom half of Ohio middle schools in recent years.

Cambridge Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with over 93% of students identifying as white, and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 55%. The school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state averages across subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 36.1% in 8th grade English Language Arts to 46.2% in 8th grade Science, compared to state averages of 49.4% and 62.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.4%.

While Cambridge Middle School appears to have adequate resources, with a per-student spending of $8,677 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.3, the data suggests that these resources may not be effectively utilized to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of the school's consistently low performance and high chronic absenteeism rates will be crucial in improving outcomes for the students of Cambridge City.