Mechanicsburg Middle School

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Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks 107 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mechanicsburg Middle School is a public middle school serving 214 students in grades 6-8 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, which is part of the Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 100-200 middle schools in Ohio, with outstanding academic performance that significantly exceeds state averages across subjects like Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts.

Mechanicsburg Middle School's students excel, with 86.1% proficient or better in 8th-grade Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 69.1% to 84.5% across grades, far surpassing the state averages of 49% to 50.1%. The school also shines in supporting diverse student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 590 Ohio middle schools for its performance with special education students and 13th out of 974 for low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Mechanicsburg Middle School maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, at just 10.1% in 2022-2023, well below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Roosevelt Middle School and London Middle School, Mechanicsburg Middle School's academic performance and student outcomes are significantly stronger. For example, in 8th-grade Science, Mechanicsburg Middle School had an 86.1% proficiency rate, compared to just 26.5% and 39% for the nearby schools. Mechanicsburg Middle School's consistent high performance and ability to maintain its excellence over the years make it a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

60 High St
Mechanicsburg, OH 43044-1003

(937) 834-2453

District: Mechanicsburg Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Students who attend Mechanicsburg Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mechanicsburg High School

Feeder schools for Mechanicsburg Middle School:

Elementary:

Dohron Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 214

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Compare Details Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks better than 89.8% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.98. (See more...)

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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mechanicsburg Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mechanicsburg Middle School 107^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Mechanicsburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Mechanicsburg Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Mechanicsburg Exempted Village 162^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mechanicsburg Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2017	78.42	197^th	1038	81.0%
2018	83.23	118^th	1010	88.3%
2019	81.40	156^th	1050	85.1%
2021	84.89	127^th	1037	87.8%
2022	86.89	100^th	1017	90.2%
2023	88.03	74^th	1048	92.9%
2024	85.98	107^th	1046	89.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.71	4^th	590	99.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	88.38	45^th	924	95.1%
2019	73.99	213^th	945	77.5%
2021	88.54	50^th	923	94.6%
2022	93.85	23^rd	947	97.6%
2023	94.02	13^th	974	98.7%
2024	89.04	43^rd	989	95.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	81.51	118^th	897	86.8%
2019	84.39	99^th	917	89.2%
2021	86.63	82^nd	910	91.0%
2022	80.57	149^th	925	83.9%
2023	88.61	42^nd	943	95.5%
2024	88.55	65^th	942	93.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	87.53	33^rd	658	95.0%
2021	89.06	24^th	576	95.8%
2022	91.05	14^th	565	97.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.71	77^th	521	85.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	80.22	133^rd	916	85.5%
2019	74.86	229^th	933	75.5%
2021	79.10	166^th	924	82.0%
2022	90.51	52^nd	946	94.5%
2023	86.44	90^th	963	90.7%
2024	79.79	169^th	958	82.4%

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Rank History for White students at Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	78.12	127^th	781	83.7%
2019	78.70	144^th	796	81.9%
2021	80.52	128^th	781	83.6%
2022	81.65	122^nd	809	84.9%
2023	83.21	96^th	805	88.1%
2024	82.66	116^th	795	85.4%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mechanicsburg Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	213	4	2	3	0	0	6	228
2016	213	3	1	4	0	0	5	226
2017	215	3	0	1	0	0	9	228
2018	207	0	0	2	0	0	10	219
2019	193	0	0	2	0	0	12	207
2020	203	0	0	1	0	0	9	213
2021	201	0	0	2	0	2	10	215
2022	203	0	0	4	1	0	5	213
2023	199	0	0	5	1	1	8	214

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 Mechanicsburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	228	n/a	n/a	0
2016	226	11.0	20.5	0
2017	228	11.7	19.4	n/a
2018	219	11.7	18.6	n/a
2019	207	11.2	18.4	n/a
2020	213	11.2	18.9	n/a
2021	215	11.0	19.5	n/a
2022	213	11.0	19.3	n/a
2023	214	10.9	19.6	n/a

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 Mechanicsburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	228	n/a	n/a	0
2016	226	11.0	20.5	0
2017	228	11.7	19.4	n/a
2018	219	11.7	18.6	n/a
2019	207	11.2	18.4	n/a
2020	213	11.2	18.9	n/a
2021	215	11.0	19.5	n/a
2022	213	11.0	19.3	n/a
2023	214	10.9	19.6	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mechanicsburg Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,574
2022	$9,918
2023	$10,556

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mechanicsburg Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 74^th of 1048 Middle schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Mechanicsburg Middle School)	76.5	68.1	8.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mechanicsburg Exempted Village)	76.5	68.1	8.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicsburg Middle School)	67.6	76.8	9.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicsburg Exempted Village)	67.6	76.8	9.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mechanicsburg Middle School)	80.6	87.7	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mechanicsburg Exempted Village)	80.6	87.7	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicsburg Middle School)	76.1	83.6	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicsburg Exempted Village)	76.1	83.6	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Mechanicsburg Middle School)	88.1	83.8	4.3%
8th Grade Science (Mechanicsburg Exempted Village)	88.1	83.8	4.3%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mechanicsburg Middle School)	83.3	81.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mechanicsburg Exempted Village)	83.3	81.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicsburg Middle School)	70.6	82.4	11.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicsburg Exempted Village)	70.6	82.4	11.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Mechanicsburg Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Mechanicsburg Exempted Village)	90.9	82.2	8.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	207	214	3.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	193	199	3.1%
Two or More Races	12	8	33.3%

Schools Near Mechanicsburg Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Mechanicsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	60 High St	Mechanicsburg	43044	Champaign County	Mechanicsburg Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 834-2453	214	11	19.6		199 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	86	107^th of 1046 public middle schools	89.8%		88	74^th of 1048 public middle schools	92.9%	33		86.1		84.5	69.1	81.4		67.2	80.9	68.1		100.0	$10,556
Triad Middle School	Public	5-8	7941 Brush Lake Rd	North Lewisburg	43060	Champaign County	Triad Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 826-3071	243	13	18.1	42.0%	220 (90.5%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)	72.7	283^rd of 1046 public middle schools	72.9%		66.1	384^th of 1048 public middle schools	63.4%	101	77.0	66.0	73.3	71.4	65.0	65.2	77.4	57.4	71.7	55.6			$10,812
Urbana Junior High School	Public	6-8	1673 S Us Highway 68	Urbana	43078	Champaign County	Urbana City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 653-1439	433	24	18.0	49.7%	378 (87.3%)	14 (3.2%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.9%)	44	626^th of 1046 public middle schools	40.2%		39.7	661^st of 1048 public middle schools	36.9%	35		57.8		56.6	36.8	28.4		49.6	52.5	34.8		100.0	$11,097
Fairbanks Middle School	Public	6-8	11158 State Route 38	Milford Center	43045	Union County	Fairbanks Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 349-6841	265	13	19.7	20.0%	245 (92.5%)	3 (1.1%)	12 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	88	81^st of 1046 public middle schools	92.3%		82.4	157^th of 1048 public middle schools	85.0%	76		86.4		79.7	76.3	61.9		89.2	80.8	80.5		100.0	$12,172
Bunsold Middle School	Public	7-8	14198 State Route 4	Marysville	43040	Union County	Marysville Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 642-1721	794	44	17.9	17.4%	660 (83.1%)	21 (2.6%)	57 (7.2%)	25 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.5%)	80.4	187^th of 1046 public middle schools	82.1%		84.5	129^th of 1048 public middle schools	87.7%	58		73.5			69.0	60.8			82.3	68.1		100.0	$12,139
London MIddle School	Public	6-8	270 E Keny Blvd	London	43140	Madison County	London City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 852-5700	542	18	30.9	39.9%	462 (85.2%)	23 (4.2%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.5%)	45.7	618^th of 1046 public middle schools	40.9%		46.3	617^th of 1048 public middle schools	41.1%	1		49.4		36.6	42.6	39.0		50.3	64.5	39.9		100.0	$8,968
West Liberty-Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	7208 Us Highway 68 N	West Liberty	43357	Logan County	West Liberty-Salem Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 465-1060	288	13	22.1		268 (93.1%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	82.2	160^th of 1046 public middle schools	84.7%		82.5	155^th of 1048 public middle schools	85.2%	5		81.3		80.9	61.3	67.6		89.0	78.6	55.6	100.0	100.0	$9,893
Canaan Middle School	Public	5-6	7055 US Highway 42 S	Plain City	43064	Madison County	Jonathan Alder Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 733-3975	363	15	23.9	26.7%	310 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.2%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)								(n/a)	81.7		72.6	68.9	100.0		78.4	70.1					$9,615
Jonathan Alder Junior High	Public	7-8	6440 Kilbury Huber Rd	Plain City	43064	Madison County	Jonathan Alder Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 873-4635	338	20	17.0	30.2%	281 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	85.4	120^th of 1046 public middle schools	88.5%		81.6	167^th of 1048 public middle schools	84.1%	47		84.8			80.0	67.8			80.7	65.9		100.0	$12,167
Roosevelt Middle School	Public	7-8	721 E Home Rd	Springfield	45503	Clark County	Springfield City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 505-4370	397	22	18.0		218 (54.9%)	99 (24.9%)	23 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (13.6%)	13.1	884^th of 1046 public middle schools	15.5%		14.5	869^th of 1048 public middle schools	17.1%	15		26.5			18.5	10.3			34.5	18.2		83.3	$11,430

Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanicsburg Middle School

Is Mechanicsburg Middle School a good school?

Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks 107^th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Mechanicsburg Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mechanicsburg Middle School usually go on to attend Mechanicsburg High School

How many students attend Mechanicsburg Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Mechanicsburg Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Mechanicsburg Middle School?

Students at Mechanicsburg Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Mechanicsburg Middle School in?

Mechanicsburg Exempted Village

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