Middle Schools in Galion City

There is only one middle school located in Galion City, Ohio - Galion Middle School. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and faces a mix of challenges and strengths compared to other middle schools in the state.

Galion Middle School has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 54.03%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's academic performance is inconsistent, with strong proficiency in science and end-of-course exams, but below-average performance in mathematics, particularly in the lower grades. Additionally, the school struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.8%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.

Despite these challenges, Galion Middle School has some positive attributes. The school's per-student spending of $7,414 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2 are within reasonable ranges. Additionally, the school outperforms the state averages on certain end-of-course exams. However, the school's overall statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating of 2 out of 5 stars indicate that it is performing below average compared to other middle schools in Galion City and the state of Ohio.