Princeton Community Middle School

Summary:

Princeton Community Middle School is a public middle school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 1,290 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Princeton City School District, which is ranked 503 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Princeton Community Middle School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have increased from 10.9% in 2019-2020 to 31.6% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts around 40-50% compared to the state averages of 50-62%. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are notably higher, reaching 97.7% in 2023-2024, significantly outperforming the state and district averages.

Nearby schools like Hopewell Junior School, Sycamore Junior High School, and Wyoming Middle School generally outperform Princeton Community Middle School in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school rankings. These higher-performing schools serve student populations that are more racially and economically diverse, with lower percentages of low-income and minority students compared to Princeton Community Middle School. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and targeting interventions to improve student learning and achievement could help Princeton Community Middle School provide a more equitable education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 Viking Way
       Cincinnati, OH  45246


(513) 864-2000

District: Princeton City

SchoolDigger Rank:
649th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,729 Help


Students who attend Princeton Community Middle School usually attend:

High:    Princeton High School

Feeder schools for Princeton Community Middle School:

Elementary:    Evendale Elementary School
    Glendale Elementary School
    Heritage Hill Elementary School
    Lincoln Heights Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  1,290

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.1%
Hispanic:
34.2%
White:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Compare Details Princeton Community Middle School ranks worse than 62% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.6. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton Community Middle School is $12,729.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Princeton Community Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton Community Middle School 649th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Princeton Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Princeton City:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton City 503rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Princeton Community Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.82 409th 692 40.9%
2006 53.82 441st 732 39.8%
2007 53.77 499th 837 40.4%
2008 55.92 486th 835 41.8%
2009 56.03 516th 858 39.9%
2010 58.44 506th 895 43.5%
2011 53.97 584th 925 36.9%
2012 52.37 636th 989 35.7%
2013 57.48 590th 1001 41.1%
2014 57.75 578th 1008 42.7%
2015 63.71 424th 1035 59.0%
2016 45.39 634th 1050 39.6%
2017 35.78 702nd 1038 32.4%
2018 36.83 685th 1010 32.2%
2019 32.23 730th 1050 30.5%
2021 35.95 677th 1037 34.7%
2022 41.69 633rd 1017 37.8%
2023 41.44 649th 1048 38.1%
2024 41.60 649th 1046 38.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.54 147th 205 28.3%
2019 43.01 125th 206 39.3%
2021 50.89 110th 219 49.8%
2022 45.65 133rd 239 44.4%
2023 48.43 126th 245 48.6%
2024 50.61 123rd 254 51.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.81 69th 107 35.5%
2019 31.50 89th 127 29.9%
2021 32.20 81st 134 39.6%
2022 31.09 81st 110 26.4%
2023 35.10 72nd 113 36.3%
2024 43.50 67th 123 45.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.22 527th 590 10.7%
2024 26.19 448th 563 20.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.26 684th 924 26.0%
2019 26.02 735th 945 22.2%
2021 33.03 627th 923 32.1%
2022 38.96 612th 947 35.4%
2023 40.76 595th 974 38.9%
2024 42.35 608th 989 38.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.96 673rd 897 25.0%
2019 25.25 707th 917 22.9%
2021 27.70 652nd 910 28.4%
2022 37.33 616th 925 33.4%
2023 36.30 631st 943 33.1%
2024 33.08 654th 942 30.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.67 428th 643 33.4%
2019 29.72 504th 658 23.4%
2021 19.24 545th 576 5.4%
2022 23.54 481st 565 14.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.68 340th 521 34.7%
2021 64.52 92nd 274 66.4%
2022 73.86 22nd 241 90.9%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.01 14th 25 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.53 642nd 916 29.9%
2019 32.31 673rd 933 27.9%
2021 31.23 642nd 924 30.5%
2022 35.25 633rd 946 33.1%
2023 37.20 633rd 963 34.3%
2024 39.59 603rd 958 37.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.58 66th 73 9.6%
2019 15.82 59th 66 10.6%
2021 14.37 62nd 69 10.1%
2022 38.29 49th 67 26.9%
2023 45.38 42nd 67 37.3%
2024 14.59 70th 76 7.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.21 120th 384 68.8%
2019 53.54 164th 405 59.5%
2021 57.08 121st 385 68.6%
2022 63.21 113th 413 72.6%
2023 63.04 123rd 436 71.8%
2024 62.57 120th 429 72.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.16 155th 192 19.3%
2019 25.52 174th 222 21.6%
2021 28.40 162nd 228 28.9%
2022 33.89 170th 247 31.2%
2023 40.21 154th 249 38.2%
2024 43.67 132nd 239 44.8%
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Rank History for White students at Princeton Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.32 358th 781 54.2%
2019 50.64 431st 796 45.9%
2021 63.10 293rd 781 62.5%
2022 70.22 224th 809 72.3%
2023 67.27 261st 805 67.6%
2024 70.98 217th 795 72.7%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, August 23, 2020

Open Quote I feel this is such a great school with so many opportunities for all levels of students. Honors and gifted students have abundant opportunities and resources, and students who need additional services to thrive have it all available here. There are all the challenges of a public school but in my opinion, this makes the experiences richer for all students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Princeton Community Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 556 347 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 929
1989 553 348 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1990 552 365 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 945
1991 575 414 25 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
1992 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1993 575 414 25 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
1994 653 494 36 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1190
1995 580 428 31 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1047
1996 580 428 31 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1047
1997 563 441 25 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1035
1998 518 464 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
1999 579 523 24 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
2000 521 449 32 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1012
2001 490 487 33 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1025
2002 404 497 18 28 0 n/a n/a 14 961
2003 404 497 18 28 0 n/a n/a 14 961
2004 371 530 20 31 0 n/a n/a 19 971
2005 500 730 35 48 0 n/a n/a 36 1349
2006 458 688 33 56 0 n/a n/a 42 1277
2007 420 625 32 54 0 n/a n/a 51 1182
2008 386 582 23 73 1 n/a n/a 49 1114
2009 380 576 33 83 1 n/a n/a 59 1132
2010 385 560 21 79 1 n/a n/a 52 1098
2011 409 569 24 86 2 1 56 0 1147
2012 385 540 31 99 1 5 62 0 1123
2013 379 567 31 119 4 6 73 0 1179
2014 341 570 39 174 6 10 87 0 1227
2015 331 541 33 189 0 13 92 0 1199
2016 326 524 47 222 3 15 74 0 1211
2017 316 563 34 225 2 12 87 0 1239
2018 343 616 37 294 3 15 82 0 1390
2019 322 652 32 333 3 14 91 0 1447
2020 320 600 43 401 2 17 84 0 1467
2021 259 578 45 430 1 15 97 0 1425
2022 247 505 33 444 0 12 94 0 1335
2023 188 530 26 441 1 18 86 0 1290

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 Princeton Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 929 72.0 12.9 0
1989 927 72.0 12.8 n/a
1990 945 69.0 13.6 n/a
1991 1017 67.0 15.1 n/a
1992 0 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1017 0.0 0.0 24
1994 1190 0.0 n/a 22.2
1995 1047 77.9 13.4 0
1996 1047 77.9 13.4 0
1997 1035 80.3 12.9 27.3
1998 1009 83.5 12.1 26.2
1999 1139 83.5 13.6 30.1
2000 1012 88.0 11.5 31.4
2001 1025 81.5 12.6 34.3
2002 961 81.1 11.8 45
2003 961 81.1 11.8 45
2004 971 79.1 12.3 42.4
2005 1349 101.4 13.3 47.6
2006 1277 109.0 11.7 47.5
2007 1182 84.0 14.1 51.5
2008 1114 86.0 13.0 n/a
2009 1132 82.0 13.8 56.7
2010 1098 82.8 13.2 57.1
2011 1147 73.2 15.6 57.7
2012 1123 64.6 17.3 60.3
2013 1179 70.7 16.6 61.2
2014 1227 66.3 18.4 62.4
2015 1199 n/a n/a 64.2
2016 1211 66.0 18.3 67.2
2017 1239 64.1 19.3 67.1
2018 1390 65.1 21.3 66.7
2019 1447 71.5 20.2 66.9
2020 1467 75.0 19.5 64.7
2021 1425 78.0 18.2 n/a
2022 1335 74.0 18.0 n/a
2023 1290 73.0 17.6 61.6

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 Princeton Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 929 72.0 12.9 0
1989 927 72.0 12.8 n/a
1990 945 69.0 13.6 n/a
1991 1017 67.0 15.1 n/a
1992 0 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1017 0.0 0.0 24
1994 1190 0.0 n/a 22.2
1995 1047 77.9 13.4 0
1996 1047 77.9 13.4 0
1997 1035 80.3 12.9 27.3
1998 1009 83.5 12.1 26.2
1999 1139 83.5 13.6 30.1
2000 1012 88.0 11.5 31.4
2001 1025 81.5 12.6 34.3
2002 961 81.1 11.8 45
2003 961 81.1 11.8 45
2004 971 79.1 12.3 42.4
2005 1349 101.4 13.3 47.6
2006 1277 109.0 11.7 47.5
2007 1182 84.0 14.1 51.5
2008 1114 86.0 13.0 n/a
2009 1132 82.0 13.8 56.7
2010 1098 82.8 13.2 57.1
2011 1147 73.2 15.6 57.7
2012 1123 64.6 17.3 60.3
2013 1179 70.7 16.6 61.2
2014 1227 66.3 18.4 62.4
2015 1199 n/a n/a 64.2
2016 1211 66.0 18.3 67.2
2017 1239 64.1 19.3 67.1
2018 1390 65.1 21.3 66.7
2019 1447 71.5 20.2 66.9
2020 1467 75.0 19.5 64.7
2021 1425 78.0 18.2 n/a
2022 1335 74.0 18.0 n/a
2023 1290 73.0 17.6 61.6

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 Princeton Community Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,676
2022 $11,854
2023 $12,636
2024 $12,729

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton Community Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 730th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 649th of 1048 Middle schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Community Middle School)41.143
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Princeton City)4142.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Community Middle School)42.643.2
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton City)42.542.9
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Community Middle School)43.943.6
 0.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Princeton City)43.943.4
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Community Middle School)50.451.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton City)50.451.4
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Princeton Community Middle School)52.358
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Princeton City)51.157.2
 6.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Community Middle School)40.836.7
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Princeton City)39.836.6
 3.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Community Middle School)40.640.7
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton City)39.740.3
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Princeton Community Middle School)98.1100
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Princeton City)4559.2
 14.2%
   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 Students14471290
 10.9%
African American652530
 18.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian3226
 18.8%
Hispanic333441
 32.4%
Pacific Islander1418
 28.6%
White322188
 41.6%
Two or More Races9186
 5.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.9%61.6%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton Community Middle School

Students who attend Princeton Community Middle School usually go on to attend Princeton High School

Students at Princeton Community Middle School are 41% African American, 34% Hispanic, 15% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,290 students attended Princeton Community Middle School.

Princeton Community Middle School ranks 649th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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