Allen East Middle School

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Allen East Middle School ranks 290 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Allen East Middle School is a public middle school located in Harrod, Ohio, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 330. The school is part of the Allen East Local District, which is ranked 341 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Allen East Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 84.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 64%. The school also performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking 261 out of 958 Ohio middle schools for male students and 142 out of 989 for low socioeconomic status students. While the school has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 21.2% in 2023-2024, this rate is still lower than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Elida Middle School (26.6%) and Lima West Middle School (53.2%).

When comparing Allen East Middle School to nearby middle schools, a few key differences emerge. Pandora-Gilboa Middle School and Bluffton Middle School, both within a 15-mile radius, consistently outperform Allen East Middle School in academic metrics and statewide rankings. Schools in the Lima City district, such as Lima West Middle School and Lima North Middle School, struggle with significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to Allen East Middle School.

Detail:

Public 5-8

9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850-9485

(419) 648-3333

District: Allen East Local

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,950

Students who attend Allen East Middle School usually attend:

High:

Allen East High School

Feeder schools for Allen East Middle School:

Elementary:

Allen East Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Allen East Middle School ranks better than 72.3% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.32. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Allen East Middle School is 23.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Allen East Middle School is $7,950.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Allen East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Allen East Middle School 290^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Allen East Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Allen East Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Allen East Local 341^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Allen East Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Allen East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	77.77	215^th	1050	79.5%
2021	77.42	224^th	1037	78.4%
2022	56.50	483^rd	1017	52.5%
2023	77.53	226^th	1048	78.4%
2024	72.32	290^th	1046	72.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Allen East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.57	125^th	590	78.8%
2024	40.82	300^th	563	46.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Allen East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	82.75	87^th	924	90.6%
2019	80.13	120^th	945	87.3%
2021	63.20	314^th	923	66.0%
2023	74.60	189^th	974	80.6%
2024	78.87	142^nd	989	85.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Allen East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	79.12	153^rd	897	82.9%
2019	78.55	189^th	917	79.4%
2021	72.59	242^nd	910	73.4%
2023	73.75	236^th	943	75.0%
2024	65.19	345^th	942	63.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Allen East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.76	152^nd	576	73.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Allen East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.92	182^nd	521	65.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Allen East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	85.12	90^th	916	90.2%
2019	75.76	221^st	933	76.3%
2021	75.74	201^st	924	78.2%
2023	78.37	182^nd	963	81.1%
2024	71.46	261^st	958	72.8%

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Rank History for White students at Allen East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	78.11	128^th	781	83.6%
2019	70.77	232^nd	796	70.9%
2021	68.83	225^th	781	71.2%
2022	21.42	668^th	809	17.4%
2023	68.47	254^th	805	68.4%
2024	60.84	313^th	795	60.6%

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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 Allen East Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	269	3	1	4	1	1	279
2018	272	2	0	4	0	1	279
2019	244	0	0	5	0	2	251
2020	307	3	1	4	0	2	317
2021	305	3	1	4	0	2	315
2022	295	5	1	9	0	2	312
2023	311	2	1	12	0	4	330
2024	308	5	1	11	0	8	333

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 Allen East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	279	9.0	31.0	n/a
2018	279	10.0	27.9	n/a
2019	251	10.0	25.1	n/a
2020	317	15.0	21.1	n/a
2021	315	15.0	21.0	n/a
2022	312	15.0	20.8	n/a
2023	330	16.0	20.6	n/a
2024	333	14.0	23.7	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 Allen East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	279	9.0	31.0	n/a
2018	279	10.0	27.9	n/a
2019	251	10.0	25.1	n/a
2020	317	15.0	21.1	n/a
2021	315	15.0	21.0	n/a
2022	312	15.0	20.8	n/a
2023	330	16.0	20.6	n/a
2024	333	14.0	23.7	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 Allen East Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,210
2022	$7,605
2023	$7,655
2024	$7,950

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Allen East 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 215^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 226^th of 1048 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Allen East Middle School)	71.4	75.7	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Allen East Local)	71.4	75.7	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Allen East Middle School)	64.8	68	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Allen East Local)	64.8	68	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Allen East Middle School)	85.9	64.7	21.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Allen East Local)	85.9	64.7	21.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Allen East Middle School)	83.3	76.7	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Allen East Local)	83.3	76.7	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Allen East Middle School)	82.2	78.4	3.8%
8th Grade Science (Allen East Local)	82.2	77.3	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Allen East Middle School)	64.7	57.4	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Allen East Local)	64.7	56.4	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Allen East Middle School)	68.9	66.2	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Allen East Local)	68.9	65.3	3.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Allen East Middle School)	89.7	100	10.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Allen East Local)	81.7	64.6	17.1%
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	251	330	31.5%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	12	140%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	311	27.5%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%

Schools Near Allen East 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 Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 Algebra I End of Course	Total
Allen East Middle School	Public	5-8	9105 Harding Hwy	Harrod	45850	Allen County	Allen East Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 648-3333	333	14	23.7		308 (92.5%)	5 (1.5%)	11 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	72.3	290^th of 1046 public middle schools	72.3%		77.5	226^th of 1048 public middle schools	78.4%	64	84.5	81.8	85.5	57.3	67.1	71.0	77.1	50.0	65.8	60.2	100.0	$7,950
Bath Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 Bible Rd	Lima	45801	Allen County	Bath Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 221-1839	410	21	19.5	45.6%	347 (84.6%)	16 (3.9%)	23 (5.6%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	86.7	102^nd of 1046 public middle schools	90.2%		86.8	91^st of 1048 public middle schools	91.3%	11		88.8		69.0	79.7	67.0		79.8	80.4	72.8	100.0	$11,160
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School	Public	7-8	510 South Courtright Street	Mc Guffey	45859	Hardin County	Upper Scioto Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 757-3231	81	1	81.0		74 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	47	609^th of 1046 public middle schools	41.8%		49.9	592^nd of 1048 public middle schools	43.5%	17		70.0			38.7	27.5			58.1	42.5		$14,394
Lima North Middle School	Public	5-6	1135 N West St	Lima	45801	Allen County	Lima City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 996-3100	328	27	12.1		110 (33.5%)	115 (35.1%)	28 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (22.9%)								(n/a)	31.1		17.2	20.4			34.0	18.7				$12,592
Bluffton Middle School	Public	6-8	116 S Jackson St	Bluffton	45817	Allen County	Bluffton Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 358-7961	268	15	17.8	78.7%	248 (92.5%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	86.8	98^th of 1046 public middle schools	90.6%		85	122^nd of 1048 public middle schools	88.4%	24		76.8		79.5	69.8	75.9		78.2	88.7	70.7	100.0	$13,000
Lima West Middle School	Public	7-8	503 N Cable Rd	Lima	45805	Allen County	Lima City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 996-3150	330	33	10.0		110 (33.3%)	126 (38.2%)	27 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (20.0%)	8.7	944^th of 1046 public middle schools	9.8%		13.1	882^nd of 1048 public middle schools	15.8%	62		23.4			15.5	3.2			18.9	16.8	43.5	$14,263
Shawnee Middle School	Public	5-8	3235 Zurmehly Rd	Lima	45806	Allen County	Shawnee Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 998-8057	714	40	17.8	37.7%	573 (80.3%)	38 (5.3%)	28 (3.9%)	15 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.3%)	81.6	166^th of 1046 public middle schools	84.1%		81	175^th of 1048 public middle schools	83.3%	9	78.8	87.4	85.4	63.8	60.8	68.1	86.9	73.0	78.5	68.9	100.0	$11,594
Elida Middle School	Public	6-8	4500 Sunnydale St	Elida	45807	Allen County	Elida Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 331-2505	473	29	16.3	57.1%	329 (69.6%)	63 (13.3%)	29 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.8%)	74.1	269^th of 1046 public middle schools	74.3%		77.5	231^st of 1048 public middle schools	78.0%	38		79.4		64.5	64.1	61.5		66.4	69.9	51.8	100.0	$12,658
Columbus Grove Middle School	Public	5-8	201 W Cross St	Columbus Grove	45830	Putnam County	Columbus Grove Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 659-2631	223	11	19.8		199 (89.2%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	87.9	84^th of 1046 public middle schools	92.0%		88.9	62^nd of 1048 public middle schools	94.1%	22	94.0	82.1	88.0	69.2	79.0	88.5	92.0	71.2	85.5	78.6		$9,107
Pandora-Gilboa Middle School	Public	5-8	410 Rocket Rdg	Pandora	45877	Putnam County	Pandora-Gilboa Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 384-3225	154	9	17.1		151 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	80	191^st of 1046 public middle schools	81.7%		88.4	70^th of 1048 public middle schools	93.3%	121	77.1	84.2	82.9	63.9	81.6	60.5	88.6	61.1	84.2	60.5		$12,952

Frequently Asked Questions about Allen East Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Allen East Middle School?

Students at Allen East Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Allen East Middle School in?

Allen East Local

How many students attend Allen East Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Allen East Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Allen East Middle School attend?

Students who attend Allen East Middle School usually go on to attend Allen East High School

Is Allen East Middle School a good school?

Allen East Middle School ranks 290^th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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