Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Summary:

Thomas Ewing Junior High School is a public middle school located in Lancaster, Ohio, serving 705 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lancaster City School District, which is ranked 485 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Thomas Ewing Junior High School faces some challenges. The school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts are generally below the state and district averages across most grade levels. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.6% in 2019-2020 to 34.3% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the state average for middle schools. However, the school performs exceptionally well in Algebra I, with 100% of students being proficient or better on the state end-of-course exam in recent years, outperforming the state and district averages. The school also ranks highly (top 3 in the state) for its performance with homeless students, suggesting effective support systems are in place for this vulnerable population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School and Bloom-Carroll Middle School, Thomas Ewing Junior High School generally performs below the academic standards of its peers, with lower state test proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. The school's racial makeup also differs from the state average, with a significantly higher percentage of white students and lower percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2024 Sheridan Dr
       Lancaster, OH  43130-2721


(740) 687-7347

District: Lancaster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Thomas Ewing Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Lancaster High School

Feeder schools for Thomas Ewing Junior High School:

Elementary:    Medill Elementary School
    Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
    Tallmadge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  705

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Two or more races:
6.5%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Thomas Ewing Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Ewing Junior High School 589th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Thomas Ewing Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Lancaster City:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster City 485th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Ewing Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.42 367th 692 47.0%
2006 53.15 447th 732 38.9%
2007 58.61 438th 837 47.7%
2008 65.48 347th 835 58.4%
2009 62.71 412th 858 52.0%
2010 58.61 504th 895 43.7%
2011 62.38 468th 925 49.4%
2012 65.36 461st 989 53.4%
2013 65.17 471st 1001 52.9%
2014 65.51 444th 1008 56.0%
2015 63.69 425th 1035 58.9%
2016 69.21 344th 1050 67.2%
2017 60.51 491st 1038 52.7%
2018 61.48 438th 1010 56.6%
2019 59.63 483rd 1050 54.0%
2021 48.31 583rd 1037 43.8%
2022 51.41 534th 1017 47.5%
2023 49.80 593rd 1048 43.4%
2024 49.54 589th 1046 43.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.42 99th 219 54.8%
2022 41.75 144th 239 39.7%
2023 39.35 147th 245 40.0%
2024 48.29 131st 254 48.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.51 400th 590 32.2%
2024 34.42 359th 563 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 393rd 924 57.5%
2019 50.90 533rd 945 43.6%
2021 38.98 579th 923 37.3%
2022 48.55 499th 947 47.3%
2023 47.55 530th 974 45.6%
2024 47.43 558th 989 43.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.75 7th 18 61.1%
2022 49.24 9th 17 47.1%
2023 69.76 3rd 15 80.0%
2024 73.56 3rd 11 72.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.56 444th 897 50.5%
2019 60.56 431st 917 53.0%
2021 44.31 550th 910 39.6%
2022 44.18 557th 925 39.8%
2023 39.50 609th 943 35.4%
2024 41.28 595th 942 36.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.66 611th 643 5.0%
2019 21.66 582nd 658 11.6%
2021 32.22 397th 576 31.1%
2022 31.48 400th 565 29.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.12 382nd 521 26.7%
2021 58.42 133rd 274 51.5%
2022 69.03 48th 241 80.1%
2023 65.21 61st 173 64.7%
2024 59.63 95th 196 51.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.33 409th 916 55.3%
2019 53.99 483rd 933 48.2%
2021 40.60 576th 924 37.7%
2022 49.03 497th 946 47.5%
2023 51.02 509th 963 47.1%
2024 48.73 534th 958 44.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.94 137th 436 68.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.41 171st 239 28.5%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.35 469th 781 39.9%
2019 44.64 487th 796 38.8%
2021 28.40 593rd 781 24.1%
2022 32.29 591st 809 26.9%
2023 32.39 603rd 805 25.1%
2024 32.01 593rd 795 25.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, February 1, 2013

Open Quote My experience with Thomas Ewing has been great! My son has attended this school in 6th and 7th grades and is currently in his 8th grade year. His teachers have been positive and really work to keep their students motivated to learn. I also have the utmost respect for the principal and the dean of students. They both truly care for and about their student body. Thank you for all you've done!! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2012

Open Quote I pulled my child out of this School District.
Here is a child that loves to go to school but, all of the sudden doesn't want to go? It was clear that Dean of Students,was bullying my child and that my child was not the only one being subjected to the abuse.
What really finally confirm this, was when I complained about my child being hit by a teacher, I was subject to the same bully tactics,rude,nasty and that "my child is a liar".
But, I well tell you the saddest thing, a few months ago, I over heard my child talking to a friend from the old school and he asking,"who is this years targets"?, He knew/knows what is going on is wrong-
My child is happy go lucky again and loving his new school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Ewing Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1989 472 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1990 513 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1991 494 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 508 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 552 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 568 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1995 537 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 537 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 474 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 486 9 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 510 6 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 506 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 521 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2002 523 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 2 538
2003 523 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 2 538
2004 516 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 8 529
2005 485 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 11 499
2006 440 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 8 454
2007 564 9 4 3 0 n/a n/a 7 587
2008 578 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 5 594
2009 597 5 4 4 1 n/a n/a 14 625
2010 645 7 3 6 1 n/a n/a 18 680
2011 668 6 2 6 2 0 23 0 707
2012 667 9 0 10 3 0 18 0 707
2013 660 10 0 6 3 0 16 0 695
2014 669 13 1 5 2 0 12 0 702
2015 656 17 1 10 0 0 15 0 699
2016 632 20 1 6 0 2 18 0 679
2017 647 31 0 17 0 0 20 0 715
2018 648 15 2 14 0 0 20 0 699
2019 657 22 3 19 1 0 23 0 725
2020 655 24 5 17 2 0 35 0 738
2021 647 32 4 18 1 1 35 0 738
2022 620 27 1 15 0 1 44 0 708
2023 606 26 2 23 0 2 46 0 705

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Ewing Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 29.0 17.0 0
1989 479 28.0 17.1 n/a
1990 522 27.6 18.9 n/a
1991 501 27.8 18.0 n/a
1992 518 29.0 17.8 22.6
1993 556 29.5 18.8 22.8
1994 568 28.7 19.8 26.2
1995 551 30.0 18.4 21.4
1996 551 30.0 18.4 21.4
1997 485 23.5 20.6 19.2
1998 500 24.6 20.3 30.6
1999 522 24.6 21.2 38.1
2000 514 27.6 18.6 30.4
2001 527 29.0 18.2 29.4
2002 538 26.0 20.7 36
2003 538 26.0 20.7 36
2004 529 30.0 17.6 40.7
2005 499 27.0 18.5 38.5
2006 454 26.0 17.5 45.1
2007 587 32.0 18.3 58.4
2008 594 25.0 23.8 n/a
2009 625 30.6 20.4 47
2010 680 35.2 19.2 51.1
2011 707 36.8 19.1 54
2012 707 38.3 18.4 54.6
2013 695 34.9 19.9 54.7
2014 702 34.4 20.4 55.3
2015 699 n/a n/a 53.1
2016 679 31.0 21.9 52.3
2017 715 29.3 24.3 52.2
2018 699 29.6 23.6 57.5
2019 725 30.1 24.0 52.1
2020 738 29.6 24.9 51.6
2021 738 31.8 23.1 n/a
2022 708 31.2 22.6 n/a
2023 705 33.2 21.2 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Ewing Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 29.0 17.0 0
1989 479 28.0 17.1 n/a
1990 522 27.6 18.9 n/a
1991 501 27.8 18.0 n/a
1992 518 29.0 17.8 22.6
1993 556 29.5 18.8 22.8
1994 568 28.7 19.8 26.2
1995 551 30.0 18.4 21.4
1996 551 30.0 18.4 21.4
1997 485 23.5 20.6 19.2
1998 500 24.6 20.3 30.6
1999 522 24.6 21.2 38.1
2000 514 27.6 18.6 30.4
2001 527 29.0 18.2 29.4
2002 538 26.0 20.7 36
2003 538 26.0 20.7 36
2004 529 30.0 17.6 40.7
2005 499 27.0 18.5 38.5
2006 454 26.0 17.5 45.1
2007 587 32.0 18.3 58.4
2008 594 25.0 23.8 n/a
2009 625 30.6 20.4 47
2010 680 35.2 19.2 51.1
2011 707 36.8 19.1 54
2012 707 38.3 18.4 54.6
2013 695 34.9 19.9 54.7
2014 702 34.4 20.4 55.3
2015 699 n/a n/a 53.1
2016 679 31.0 21.9 52.3
2017 715 29.3 24.3 52.2
2018 699 29.6 23.6 57.5
2019 725 30.1 24.0 52.1
2020 738 29.6 24.9 51.6
2021 738 31.8 23.1 n/a
2022 708 31.2 22.6 n/a
2023 705 33.2 21.2 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Ewing Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,649
2022 $9,890
2023 $10,478

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Ewing Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 483rd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 593rd of 1048 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Ewing Junior High School)58.244.5
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster City)60.345.1
 15.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Ewing Junior High School)59.753.8
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster City)54.752.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Ewing Junior High School)51.943.7
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster City)53.345.5
 7.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Ewing Junior High School)71.363
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster City)73.465.9
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Thomas Ewing Junior High School)67.956.1
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Lancaster City)72.859.3
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Ewing Junior High School)60.142.7
 17.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster City)60.646.5
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Ewing Junior High School)59.948.4
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster City)59.548.2
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas Ewing Junior High School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Lancaster City)62.260.3
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students725705
 2.8%
African American2226
 18.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander02
White657606
 7.8%
Two or More Races2346
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%58.3%
 6.2%


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Thomas Ewing Junior High School ranks 589th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 705 students attended Thomas Ewing Junior High School.

Students who attend Thomas Ewing Junior High School usually go on to attend Lancaster High School

Students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.


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