Langston Middle School

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Langston Middle School is a public middle school located in Oberlin, Ohio, serving 198 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Oberlin City Schools district, which is ranked 496 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Langston Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 54.55% White, 17.17% African American, 9.09% Hispanic, and 19.19% two or more races. The school has shown strong academic performance, with 65.6% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Ohio State Tests/Science, higher than the district and state averages. Langston Middle School also had high proficiency rates in Algebra I (100%) and Geometry (69.2%) for end-of-course exams. However, the school's overall ranking and rating have been inconsistent, ranging from a high of 265 out of 1,050 schools and a 4-star rating in 2015-2016 to a low of 610 out of 1,010 schools and a 2-star rating in 2017-2018.

Langston Middle School faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 13.3% in 2019-2020 to 18.4% in 2023-2024. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. While Langston Middle School generally outperforms nearby schools like Amherst Junior High School and Firelands Middle School in academic measures, some of these nearby schools have higher overall rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 150 N Pleasant St
       Oberlin, OH  44074-1177


(440) 775-7961

District: Oberlin City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,738 Help


Students who attend Langston Middle School usually attend:

High:    Oberlin High School

Feeder schools for Langston Middle School:

Elementary:    Oberlin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
African American:
20.4%
Two or more races:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Langston Middle School ranks better than 51.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.43. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Langston Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49%), African American (20.4%), two or more races (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Langston Middle School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Langston Middle School is $17,738.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Langston Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Langston Middle School 506th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Langston Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Oberlin City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Oberlin City Schools 496th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Langston Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.15 326th 400 18.5%
2005 20.17 606th 692 12.4%
2006 29.89 600th 732 18.0%
2007 37.15 629th 837 24.9%
2008 40.88 614th 835 26.5%
2009 55.34 522nd 858 39.2%
2010 56.52 533rd 895 40.4%
2011 56.77 554th 925 40.1%
2012 59.11 551st 989 44.3%
2013 55.66 611th 1001 39.0%
2014 54.59 613th 1008 39.2%
2015 62.61 443rd 1035 57.2%
2016 73.71 265th 1050 74.8%
2017 69.03 352nd 1038 66.1%
2018 47.08 610th 1010 39.6%
2019 49.88 608th 1050 42.1%
2021 63.37 421st 1037 59.4%
2022 61.71 417th 1017 59.0%
2023 55.53 529th 1048 49.5%
2024 57.43 506th 1046 51.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.71 114th 205 44.4%
2019 52.64 108th 206 47.6%
2021 45.01 123rd 219 43.8%
2022 37.01 150th 239 37.2%
2023 33.88 168th 245 31.4%
2024 38.35 159th 254 37.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.26 237th 590 59.8%
2024 36.55 337th 563 40.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.37 638th 924 31.0%
2019 29.10 715th 945 24.3%
2021 59.44 358th 923 61.2%
2022 70.74 221st 947 76.7%
2023 40.20 601st 974 38.3%
2024 42.57 604th 989 38.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.01 602nd 897 32.9%
2019 43.42 604th 917 34.1%
2021 61.60 382nd 910 58.0%
2022 59.03 415th 925 55.1%
2023 52.77 493rd 943 47.7%
2024 47.80 539th 942 42.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.47 621st 643 3.4%
2019 38.94 408th 658 38.0%
2021 40.46 301st 576 47.7%
2022 38.52 330th 565 41.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.13 404th 521 22.5%
2019 58.28 75th 164 54.3%
2021 64.22 94th 274 65.7%
2022 60.60 111th 241 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.16 559th 916 39.0%
2019 52.40 507th 933 45.7%
2021 56.58 427th 924 53.8%
2022 55.92 426th 946 55.0%
2023 49.32 532nd 963 44.8%
2024 57.97 433rd 958 54.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.09 171st 384 55.5%
2019 45.11 213th 405 47.4%
2021 37.40 205th 385 46.8%
2023 57.42 143rd 436 67.2%
2024 59.08 136th 429 68.3%
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Rank History for White students at Langston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 432nd 781 44.7%
2019 46.95 465th 796 41.6%
2021 76.06 168th 781 78.5%
2022 71.16 214th 809 73.5%
2023 63.57 304th 805 62.2%
2024 74.30 189th 795 76.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Langston Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 196 116 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 170 126 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1990 166 127 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1991 175 129 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1992 194 135 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 193 134 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 184 116 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 168 104 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 168 104 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 276
1997 176 115 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 184 94 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1999 160 90 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2000 154 80 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2001 150 80 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 131 74 2 6 1 n/a n/a 19 233
2003 131 74 2 6 1 n/a n/a 19 233
2004 145 81 3 6 1 n/a n/a 21 257
2005 157 79 2 8 1 n/a n/a 26 273
2006 152 76 3 7 1 n/a n/a 38 277
2007 154 73 5 7 1 n/a n/a 40 280
2008 133 72 4 14 0 n/a n/a 48 271
2009 140 61 8 19 1 n/a n/a 45 274
2010 129 60 8 17 1 n/a n/a 50 265
2011 134 54 10 17 2 0 46 0 263
2012 135 56 7 14 1 0 48 0 261
2013 110 57 9 14 1 0 39 0 230
2014 99 60 8 17 0 2 44 0 230
2015 113 62 5 22 2 2 42 0 248
2016 112 52 5 25 3 0 30 0 227
2017 106 48 3 18 3 0 35 0 213
2018 107 48 4 18 1 0 43 0 221
2019 98 53 3 16 0 2 44 0 216
2020 101 54 2 27 0 1 50 0 235
2021 106 33 2 20 0 0 43 0 204
2022 109 28 2 25 0 0 43 0 207
2023 108 34 0 18 0 0 38 0 198
2024 96 40 0 21 1 0 38 0 196

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 Langston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 17.0 18.8 0
1989 304 15.0 20.2 n/a
1990 298 17.5 17.0 n/a
1991 309 18.5 16.7 n/a
1992 334 21.5 15.5 28.4
1993 334 18.0 18.6 32.3
1994 308 19.0 16.2 21.4
1995 276 18.0 15.3 21.7
1996 276 18.0 15.3 21.7
1997 294 18.0 16.3 27.2
1998 283 19.6 14.4 21.9
1999 254 26.6 9.5 33.5
2000 242 25.0 9.7 33.5
2001 236 26.5 8.9 33.5
2002 233 21.7 10.7 36
2003 233 21.7 10.7 36
2004 257 18.0 14.3 50.4
2005 273 17.4 15.7 55.9
2006 277 16.4 16.9 47.7
2007 280 19.0 14.7 55.4
2008 271 19.0 14.3 n/a
2009 274 19.2 14.3 61.6
2010 265 19.0 13.9 56.3
2011 263 19.0 13.8 46.4
2012 261 21.3 12.2 49
2013 230 21.3 10.7 60
2014 230 19.3 11.8 62.2
2015 248 n/a n/a 57.7
2016 227 20.0 11.3 84.6
2017 213 19.1 11.1 58.2
2018 221 19.1 11.5 52
2019 216 20.6 10.4 55.6
2020 235 20.6 11.4 54
2021 204 18.5 11.0 n/a
2022 207 22.5 9.1 n/a
2023 198 20.0 9.8 42.9
2024 196 18.8 10.4 40.8

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 Langston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 17.0 18.8 0
1989 304 15.0 20.2 n/a
1990 298 17.5 17.0 n/a
1991 309 18.5 16.7 n/a
1992 334 21.5 15.5 28.4
1993 334 18.0 18.6 32.3
1994 308 19.0 16.2 21.4
1995 276 18.0 15.3 21.7
1996 276 18.0 15.3 21.7
1997 294 18.0 16.3 27.2
1998 283 19.6 14.4 21.9
1999 254 26.6 9.5 33.5
2000 242 25.0 9.7 33.5
2001 236 26.5 8.9 33.5
2002 233 21.7 10.7 36
2003 233 21.7 10.7 36
2004 257 18.0 14.3 50.4
2005 273 17.4 15.7 55.9
2006 277 16.4 16.9 47.7
2007 280 19.0 14.7 55.4
2008 271 19.0 14.3 n/a
2009 274 19.2 14.3 61.6
2010 265 19.0 13.9 56.3
2011 263 19.0 13.8 46.4
2012 261 21.3 12.2 49
2013 230 21.3 10.7 60
2014 230 19.3 11.8 62.2
2015 248 n/a n/a 57.7
2016 227 20.0 11.3 84.6
2017 213 19.1 11.1 58.2
2018 221 19.1 11.5 52
2019 216 20.6 10.4 55.6
2020 235 20.6 11.4 54
2021 204 18.5 11.0 n/a
2022 207 22.5 9.1 n/a
2023 198 20.0 9.8 42.9
2024 196 18.8 10.4 40.8

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 Langston Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,748
2022 $14,039
2023 $16,199
2024 $17,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Langston Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 608th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 529th of 1048 Middle schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Langston Middle School)5049.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin City Schools)5049.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Langston Middle School)60.358.7
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin City Schools)60.358.7
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Langston Middle School)47.536.4
 11.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin City Schools)47.536.4
 11.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Langston Middle School)68.975.9
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin City Schools)68.975.9
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Langston Middle School)67.554.4
 13.1%
   8th Grade Science (Oberlin City Schools)67.554.4
 13.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Langston Middle School)4027.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oberlin City Schools)4027.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Langston Middle School)52.173.3
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oberlin City Schools)52.173.3
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Biology (Langston Middle School)10092
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Oberlin City Schools)75.761.9
 13.8%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course Geometry (Langston Middle School)93.888.2
 5.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Oberlin City Schools)57.533.3
 24.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Langston Middle School)9079.4
 10.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Oberlin City Schools)64.754.5
 10.2%
   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 Students216198
 8.3%
African American5334
 35.8%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1618
 12.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White98108
 10.2%
Two or More Races4438
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.6%42.9%
 12.6%


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Students at Langston Middle School are 49% White, 20% African American, 19% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

Langston Middle School ranks 506th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Langston Middle School usually go on to attend Oberlin High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended Langston Middle School.


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