Rocky River Middle School

Summary:

Rocky River Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school in Rocky River, Ohio, serving 575 students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Rocky River Middle School demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in Ohio State Tests for 8th grade Science, 6th-8th grade Mathematics, and 6th-8th grade English Language Arts. The school also had 100% proficiency in Geometry and 98.9% proficiency in Algebra I for end-of-course exams, far exceeding the state averages. When compared to nearby schools like Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle, which had proficiency rates ranging from 5.9% to 50%, Rocky River Middle School's performance is truly outstanding.

In addition to its strong academic achievements, Rocky River Middle School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and supports the academic success of diverse student populations, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, English Language Learners, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's commitment to equity and its ability to help students from various backgrounds thrive academically are particularly noteworthy, as evidenced by its ranking among the top Ohio middle schools for these subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1631 Lakeview Ave
       Rocky River, OH  44116-2408


(440) 356-6870

District: Rocky River City

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Rocky River Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rocky River High School

Feeder schools for Rocky River Middle School:

Elementary:    Goldwood Primary Elementary School
    Kensington Intermediate Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Compare Details Rocky River Middle School ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky River Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky River Middle School 22nd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Rocky River Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rocky River City:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky River City 8th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky River Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.63 78th 400 80.5%
2005 82.19 87th 692 87.4%
2006 83.75 50th 732 93.2%
2007 83.40 73rd 837 91.3%
2008 84.84 50th 835 94.0%
2009 81.05 113th 858 86.8%
2010 84.65 52nd 895 94.2%
2011 87.11 19th 925 97.9%
2012 87.15 13th 989 98.7%
2013 88.88 6th 1001 99.4%
2014 86.75 14th 1008 98.6%
2015 89.31 46th 1035 95.6%
2016 92.94 20th 1050 98.1%
2017 93.26 7th 1038 99.3%
2018 92.74 10th 1010 99.0%
2019 93.23 8th 1050 99.2%
2021 94.68 11th 1037 98.9%
2022 93.84 13th 1017 98.7%
2023 93.88 15th 1048 98.6%
2024 93.62 22nd 1046 97.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.65 17th 107 84.1%
2019 87.59 17th 127 86.6%
2021 92.19 11th 134 91.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.37 21st 590 96.4%
2024 85.20 28th 563 95.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.71 33rd 924 96.4%
2019 91.77 28th 945 97.0%
2021 91.80 30th 923 96.7%
2022 85.69 68th 947 92.8%
2023 90.39 35th 974 96.4%
2024 96.35 4th 989 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.15 13th 897 98.6%
2019 92.29 4th 917 99.6%
2021 94.75 5th 910 99.5%
2022 92.27 17th 925 98.2%
2023 93.68 6th 943 99.4%
2024 93.20 16th 942 98.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.01 32nd 643 95.0%
2019 93.61 13th 658 98.0%
2021 94.90 11th 576 98.1%
2022 77.81 53rd 565 90.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.42 54th 521 89.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.16 14th 916 98.5%
2019 94.91 3rd 933 99.7%
2021 94.84 13th 924 98.6%
2022 95.07 6th 946 99.4%
2023 94.24 7th 963 99.3%
2024 94.35 9th 958 99.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.72 7th 239 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rocky River Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.58 15th 781 98.1%
2019 93.25 3rd 796 99.6%
2021 94.32 9th 781 98.8%
2022 93.07 9th 809 98.9%
2023 93.32 8th 805 99.0%
2024 93.03 18th 795 97.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Rocky River Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 395 0 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 401 0 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 399 1 19 4 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 381 1 18 2 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 392 1 14 3 7 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 450 0 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 443 1 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 437 2 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 437 2 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 469 2 9 2 5 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 461 0 9 8 4 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 517 2 8 8 7 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 519 3 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 548 2 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 600 4 9 9 0 n/a n/a 17 639
2003 600 4 9 9 0 n/a n/a 17 639
2004 592 4 6 7 1 n/a n/a 13 623
2005 604 6 10 8 1 n/a n/a 11 640
2006 591 4 9 9 1 n/a n/a 12 626
2007 596 8 13 13 1 n/a n/a 14 645
2008 584 9 10 9 1 n/a n/a 17 630
2009 568 3 11 8 2 n/a n/a 16 608
2010 564 6 14 11 3 n/a n/a 17 615
2011 579 9 17 14 2 0 16 0 637
2012 548 8 18 16 3 0 16 0 609
2013 574 4 12 19 3 0 11 0 623
2014 564 5 10 19 3 0 19 0 620
2015 592 6 8 22 2 0 19 0 649
2016 594 4 12 27 0 0 19 0 656
2017 603 14 14 21 0 0 21 0 673
2018 618 15 18 18 0 0 21 0 690
2019 591 14 19 20 1 0 23 0 668
2020 567 14 18 29 1 0 24 0 653
2021 559 9 14 28 1 0 27 0 638
2022 520 9 16 28 0 0 27 0 600
2023 503 7 17 22 0 0 26 0 575

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 Rocky River Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 23.0 18.1 0
1989 423 26.0 16.2 n/a
1990 424 26.0 16.3 n/a
1991 403 24.0 16.7 n/a
1992 417 25.0 16.6 2.6
1993 466 28.0 16.6 4.9
1994 461 28.1 16.4 3.5
1995 454 28.1 16.2 5.3
1996 454 28.1 16.2 5.3
1997 487 30.2 16.1 4.9
1998 482 29.2 16.5 3.1
1999 542 34.9 15.5 6.1
2000 540 35.5 15.2 6.3
2001 569 37.2 15.3 6.5
2002 639 39.7 16.1 7.1
2003 639 39.7 16.1 7.1
2004 623 39.3 15.9 7.5
2005 640 39.1 16.4 8.6
2006 626 38.7 16.2 7.5
2007 645 48.4 13.3 25.4
2008 630 35.4 17.8 n/a
2009 608 35.7 17.0 12.7
2010 615 35.5 17.3 13.7
2011 637 34.8 18.2 14
2012 609 40.8 14.9 13.5
2013 623 36.2 17.1 15.4
2014 620 38.6 16.0 16.6
2015 649 n/a n/a 14.9
2016 656 42.0 15.6 15.2
2017 673 43.7 15.3 13.4
2018 690 42.9 16.0 10.9
2019 668 45.2 14.7 10.8
2020 653 41.3 15.8 9.3
2021 638 42.9 14.8 n/a
2022 600 48.0 12.4 n/a
2023 575 40.4 14.2 9.9

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 Rocky River Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 23.0 18.1 0
1989 423 26.0 16.2 n/a
1990 424 26.0 16.3 n/a
1991 403 24.0 16.7 n/a
1992 417 25.0 16.6 2.6
1993 466 28.0 16.6 4.9
1994 461 28.1 16.4 3.5
1995 454 28.1 16.2 5.3
1996 454 28.1 16.2 5.3
1997 487 30.2 16.1 4.9
1998 482 29.2 16.5 3.1
1999 542 34.9 15.5 6.1
2000 540 35.5 15.2 6.3
2001 569 37.2 15.3 6.5
2002 639 39.7 16.1 7.1
2003 639 39.7 16.1 7.1
2004 623 39.3 15.9 7.5
2005 640 39.1 16.4 8.6
2006 626 38.7 16.2 7.5
2007 645 48.4 13.3 25.4
2008 630 35.4 17.8 n/a
2009 608 35.7 17.0 12.7
2010 615 35.5 17.3 13.7
2011 637 34.8 18.2 14
2012 609 40.8 14.9 13.5
2013 623 36.2 17.1 15.4
2014 620 38.6 16.0 16.6
2015 649 n/a n/a 14.9
2016 656 42.0 15.6 15.2
2017 673 43.7 15.3 13.4
2018 690 42.9 16.0 10.9
2019 668 45.2 14.7 10.8
2020 653 41.3 15.8 9.3
2021 638 42.9 14.8 n/a
2022 600 48.0 12.4 n/a
2023 575 40.4 14.2 9.9

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 Rocky River Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,862
2022 $14,984
2023 $16,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky River Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 15th of 1048 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Rocky River Middle School)91.592
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rocky River City)91.592
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky River Middle School)88.789.7
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky River City)88.789.7
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rocky River Middle School)90.785
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rocky River City)90.785
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky River Middle School)96.693
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky River City)96.693
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Rocky River Middle School)91.494.3
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Rocky River City)91.494.3
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rocky River Middle School)92.680.7
 11.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rocky River City)92.680.7
 11.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky River Middle School)90.188.2
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky River City)90.188.2
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Rocky River Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Rocky River City)92.796.4
 3.7%
   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 Students668575
 13.9%
African American147
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1917
 10.5%
Hispanic2022
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White591503
 14.9%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.8%9.9%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky River Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 575 students attended Rocky River Middle School.

Students who attend Rocky River Middle School usually go on to attend Rocky River High School

Yes! Rocky River Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 1046 Ohio middle schools.

Students at Rocky River Middle School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% African American.


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