Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Summary:

Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is a public middle school serving 624 students in grades 5-8 in Lancaster, Ohio, which is part of the Fairfield Union Local School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, and has a strong program for gifted and talented students as well as support for special education students.

Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School's academic performance is impressive, with 83.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 70.6%, and 81.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school also ranks 64 out of 241 Ohio middle schools for gifted and talented student performance and 167 out of 563 for special education student performance. However, the school experienced a spike in chronic absenteeism in the 2021-2022 school year, reaching 27.7%, likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as test scores and proficiency rates. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 64.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 71.2% at Logan-Hocking Middle School and 83.6% at Toll Gate Middle School. Additionally, the school's spending per student in the 2018-2019 school year was $10,174, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools, such as General Sherman Junior High School ($6,258).


Detail:

Public 5-8

 6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
       Lancaster, OH  43130-9323


(740) 536-7249

District: Fairfield Union Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
337th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fairfield Union High School

Feeder schools for Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School:

Elementary:    Bremen Elementary School
    Pleasantville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
1.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.6% Help


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Compare Details Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School ranks better than 67.8% of middle schools in Ohio. (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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School 337th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fairfield Union Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Union Local 294th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.26 273rd 692 60.5%
2006 78.26 128th 732 82.5%
2007 75.10 202nd 837 75.9%
2008 68.30 314th 835 62.4%
2009 60.59 441st 858 48.6%
2010 60.15 484th 895 45.9%
2011 74.22 242nd 925 73.8%
2012 67.20 416th 989 57.9%
2013 74.34 264th 1001 73.6%
2014 66.84 414th 1008 58.9%
2015 68.48 344th 1035 66.8%
2016 69.73 333rd 1050 68.3%
2017 65.93 400th 1038 61.5%
2018 70.89 311th 1010 69.2%
2019 63.24 433rd 1050 58.8%
2021 65.44 388th 1037 62.6%
2022 70.28 317th 1017 68.8%
2023 74.69 270th 1048 74.2%
2024 69.61 337th 1046 67.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.10 196th 590 66.8%
2024 56.60 167th 563 70.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.65 329th 924 64.4%
2019 58.54 422nd 945 55.3%
2021 58.07 372nd 923 59.7%
2022 68.17 249th 947 73.7%
2023 66.62 297th 974 69.5%
2024 67.73 305th 989 69.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.14 265th 897 70.5%
2019 62.65 411th 917 55.2%
2021 62.54 371st 910 59.2%
2022 67.79 306th 925 66.9%
2023 73.49 241st 943 74.4%
2024 63.89 363rd 942 61.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.69 372nd 643 42.1%
2019 38.62 414th 658 37.1%
2021 21.34 526th 576 8.7%
2022 49.13 225th 565 60.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.35 23rd 521 95.6%
2022 66.87 64th 241 73.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.53 325th 916 64.5%
2019 60.89 395th 933 57.7%
2021 60.89 373rd 924 59.6%
2022 65.94 311th 946 67.1%
2023 71.68 264th 963 72.6%
2024 69.84 285th 958 70.3%
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Rank History for White students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.95 329th 781 57.9%
2019 51.05 426th 796 46.5%
2021 52.26 398th 781 49.0%
2022 58.46 344th 809 57.5%
2023 63.71 300th 805 62.7%
2024 57.87 340th 795 57.2%
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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.

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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1989 274 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1990 289 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1991 301 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1994 330 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 274 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 274 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1997 282 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1998 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 310 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 319 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2001 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 302 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 302 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 330 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 321 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 311 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 316
2007 301 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 306
2008 329 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 5 336
2009 343 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 347
2010 351 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 352
2011 330 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 332
2012 651 1 2 2 0 0 5 0 661
2013 628 0 2 2 0 1 8 0 641
2014 616 0 1 7 1 1 9 0 635
2015 600 2 0 8 2 0 12 0 624
2016 579 2 1 11 1 0 14 0 608
2017 555 2 1 10 1 0 14 0 583
2018 567 4 0 8 0 0 12 0 591
2019 561 11 0 9 0 0 14 0 595
2020 606 8 0 9 0 0 14 0 637
2021 577 4 0 8 1 0 12 0 602
2022 580 3 0 12 1 0 14 0 610
2023 591 7 1 12 1 0 12 0 624

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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 10.0 27.1 0
1989 275 12.0 22.9 n/a
1990 290 13.0 22.3 n/a
1991 303 12.0 25.2 n/a
1992 293 12.0 24.4 n/a
1993 293 12.0 24.4 0
1994 332 14.3 23.2 0
1995 275 13.5 20.4 0
1996 275 13.5 20.4 0
1997 283 12.5 22.6 0
1998 307 13.0 23.6 0
1999 312 14.0 22.3 0
2000 322 13.5 23.9 n/a
2001 307 13.5 22.7 n/a
2002 308 15.0 20.5 n/a
2003 308 15.0 20.5 n/a
2004 336 15.0 22.4 n/a
2005 322 14.8 21.8 0
2006 316 13.4 23.6 0
2007 306 18.2 16.8 0
2008 336 14.2 23.7 n/a
2009 347 14.7 23.6 0
2010 352 15.7 22.3 38.7
2011 332 15.7 21.1 32.2
2012 661 32.0 20.6 40.1
2013 641 33.3 19.2 42
2014 635 33.3 19.0 36.2
2015 624 n/a n/a 34.9
2016 608 32.0 19.0 36.3
2017 583 32.6 17.8 35.2
2018 591 31.7 18.6 38.6
2019 595 31.6 18.8 31.4
2020 637 33.1 19.2 36.1
2021 602 29.6 20.2 n/a
2022 610 31.0 19.6 n/a
2023 624 32.0 19.5 34.6

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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 10.0 27.1 0
1989 275 12.0 22.9 n/a
1990 290 13.0 22.3 n/a
1991 303 12.0 25.2 n/a
1992 293 12.0 24.4 n/a
1993 293 12.0 24.4 0
1994 332 14.3 23.2 0
1995 275 13.5 20.4 0
1996 275 13.5 20.4 0
1997 283 12.5 22.6 0
1998 307 13.0 23.6 0
1999 312 14.0 22.3 0
2000 322 13.5 23.9 n/a
2001 307 13.5 22.7 n/a
2002 308 15.0 20.5 n/a
2003 308 15.0 20.5 n/a
2004 336 15.0 22.4 n/a
2005 322 14.8 21.8 0
2006 316 13.4 23.6 0
2007 306 18.2 16.8 0
2008 336 14.2 23.7 n/a
2009 347 14.7 23.6 0
2010 352 15.7 22.3 38.7
2011 332 15.7 21.1 32.2
2012 661 32.0 20.6 40.1
2013 641 33.3 19.2 42
2014 635 33.3 19.0 36.2
2015 624 n/a n/a 34.9
2016 608 32.0 19.0 36.3
2017 583 32.6 17.8 35.2
2018 591 31.7 18.6 38.6
2019 595 31.6 18.8 31.4
2020 637 33.1 19.2 36.1
2021 602 29.6 20.2 n/a
2022 610 31.0 19.6 n/a
2023 624 32.0 19.5 34.6

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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,174
2022 $9,399
2023 $9,998

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield Union Rushville 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 433rd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 270th of 1048 Middle schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)73.372.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfield Union Local)73.372.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)64.457.1
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Union Local)64.457.1
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)75.774.7
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Union Local)75.774.7
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)63.253.9
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Union Local)63.253.9
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)59.959.9
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Union Local)59.959.9
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)63.852.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Union Local)63.852.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)76.181.5
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Union Local)76.181.5
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)81.787.3
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Fairfield Union Local)81.787.3
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)37.264.2
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Union Local)37.264.2
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)64.172.6
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Union Local)64.172.6
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School)90.9100
 9.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfield Union Local)67.959.4
 8.5%
   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 Students595624
 4.9%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic912
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White561591
 5.3%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%34.6%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Students who attend Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School usually go on to attend Fairfield Union High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School.

Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School ranks 337th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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