Willard Grizzell Middle School

Summary:

Willard Grizzell Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school in Dublin, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 691. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels.

Willard Grizzell's key strengths include its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and multi-racial students compared to the state and district, as well as its ability to support various student subgroups. The school ranks among the top 10-20 middle schools in Ohio for female, male, Asian, multi-racial, English Language Learner, special education, and gifted and talented students. Additionally, Willard Grizzell maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and an exceptionally low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high socioeconomic status of the student population.

While Willard Grizzell outperforms nearby Ann Simpson Davis Middle School and John Sells Middle School in the Dublin City School District, it is interesting to note that the nearby Hyatts Middle School and Eversole Run Middle School (in the Olentangy Local School District) also demonstrate high academic achievement and rankings, suggesting a strong educational landscape in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8705 Avery Rd
       Dublin, OH  43017-9511


(614) 798-3569

District: Dublin City

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,215 Help


Feeder schools for Willard Grizzell Middle School:

Elementary:    Deer Run Elementary School
    Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  673

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Asian:
12.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willard Grizzell Middle School ranks better than 97.7% of middle schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Dublin City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.11. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Willard Grizzell Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Dublin City School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), Asian (12.8%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dublin City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard Grizzell Middle School is 15.2. 2 middle schools in the Dublin City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard Grizzell Middle School is $16,215, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Dublin City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willard Grizzell Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard Grizzell Middle School 24th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Willard Grizzell Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Dublin City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dublin City 120th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willard Grizzell Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.81 33rd 400 91.8%
2005 90.89 10th 692 98.6%
2006 88.98 8th 732 98.9%
2007 88.62 15th 837 98.2%
2008 89.07 10th 835 98.8%
2009 88.62 14th 858 98.4%
2010 88.37 13th 895 98.5%
2011 87.62 13th 925 98.6%
2012 87.27 11th 989 98.9%
2013 88.28 12th 1001 98.8%
2014 86.76 13th 1008 98.7%
2015 90.59 26th 1035 97.5%
2016 93.81 15th 1050 98.6%
2017 90.34 35th 1038 96.6%
2018 89.69 42nd 1010 95.8%
2019 89.89 43rd 1050 95.9%
2021 91.03 49th 1037 95.3%
2022 91.07 45th 1017 95.6%
2023 92.49 29th 1048 97.2%
2024 93.11 24th 1046 97.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.77 7th 205 96.6%
2019 95.99 2nd 206 99.0%
2021 96.84 1st 219 99.5%
2022 78.06 34th 239 85.8%
2024 94.61 8th 254 96.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.91 4th 107 96.3%
2019 94.63 7th 127 94.5%
2021 82.11 22nd 134 83.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.62 11th 590 98.1%
2024 97.13 6th 563 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.93 47th 897 94.8%
2019 91.01 9th 917 99.0%
2021 91.07 35th 910 96.2%
2022 90.21 41st 925 95.6%
2023 91.39 16th 943 98.3%
2024 92.51 20th 942 97.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.60 46th 643 92.8%
2019 90.73 24th 658 96.4%
2021 78.52 54th 576 90.6%
2022 78.74 51st 565 91.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.09 138th 521 73.5%
2022 75.83 12th 241 95.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.57 47th 916 94.9%
2019 89.15 47th 933 95.0%
2021 90.78 47th 924 94.9%
2022 90.39 56th 946 94.1%
2023 93.96 10th 963 99.0%
2024 94.04 14th 958 98.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.03 13th 73 82.2%
2019 82.56 5th 66 92.4%
2021 77.26 11th 69 84.1%
2022 77.53 16th 67 76.1%
2023 86.01 5th 67 92.5%
2024 85.78 10th 76 86.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.97 27th 192 85.9%
2019 80.51 34th 222 84.7%
2021 96.68 5th 228 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Willard Grizzell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.71 68th 781 91.3%
2019 88.19 43rd 796 94.6%
2021 88.38 52nd 781 93.3%
2022 88.98 44th 809 94.6%
2023 89.84 34th 805 95.8%
2024 90.71 35th 795 95.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Willard Grizzell Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 822 7 31 2 1 n/a n/a 0 863
1996 822 7 31 2 1 n/a n/a 0 863
1997 814 7 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 839
1998 824 10 29 1 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1999 852 12 34 2 1 n/a n/a 0 901
2000 687 14 29 1 1 n/a n/a 0 732
2001 706 9 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2002 768 8 35 2 0 n/a n/a 16 829
2003 768 8 35 2 0 n/a n/a 16 829
2004 766 9 47 5 1 n/a n/a 19 847
2005 825 6 55 8 1 n/a n/a 15 910
2006 788 6 59 8 1 n/a n/a 15 877
2007 702 9 61 5 0 n/a n/a 12 789
2008 589 9 57 7 1 n/a n/a 14 677
2009 537 8 47 4 0 n/a n/a 18 614
2010 553 4 57 7 0 n/a n/a 20 641
2011 602 3 81 5 0 0 23 0 714
2012 606 3 83 7 0 0 21 0 720
2013 604 4 78 9 0 0 21 0 716
2014 612 3 86 13 0 0 27 0 741
2015 639 7 113 10 1 0 33 0 803
2016 634 8 129 21 1 0 45 0 838
2017 617 8 142 18 1 0 55 0 841
2018 631 7 149 25 0 0 59 0 871
2019 635 12 180 34 0 0 60 0 921
2020 637 17 211 38 0 0 64 0 967
2021 609 23 249 43 0 0 50 0 974
2022 473 9 97 22 0 0 35 0 636
2023 529 9 91 20 0 0 42 0 691
2024 517 5 86 17 1 1 46 0 673

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 Willard Grizzell Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 863 60.8 14.2 0
1996 863 60.8 14.2 0
1997 839 60.1 14.0 0.7
1998 864 61.9 14.0 1
1999 901 56.2 16.0 1
2000 732 51.5 14.2 0.4
2001 742 55.5 13.4 0.3
2002 829 62.0 13.4 0.1
2003 829 62.0 13.4 0.1
2004 847 58.0 14.6 0.5
2005 910 60.0 15.2 0.6
2006 877 59.0 14.9 0.8
2007 789 50.0 15.8 1
2008 677 46.0 14.7 n/a
2009 614 43.5 14.1 1.5
2010 641 44.5 14.4 1.6
2011 714 44.0 16.2 1.8
2012 720 44.0 16.3 2.2
2013 716 42.0 17.0 2.1
2014 741 40.0 18.5 1.5
2015 803 n/a n/a 2.2
2016 838 42.0 19.9 1.6
2017 841 42.8 19.6 1.7
2018 871 22.5 38.7 1.5
2019 921 43.8 21.0 1.3
2020 967 45.8 21.1 1.2
2021 974 45.8 21.2 n/a
2022 636 39.0 16.3 n/a
2023 691 43.0 16.0 1.3
2024 673 44.0 15.2 4.2

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 Willard Grizzell Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 863 60.8 14.2 0
1996 863 60.8 14.2 0
1997 839 60.1 14.0 0.7
1998 864 61.9 14.0 1
1999 901 56.2 16.0 1
2000 732 51.5 14.2 0.4
2001 742 55.5 13.4 0.3
2002 829 62.0 13.4 0.1
2003 829 62.0 13.4 0.1
2004 847 58.0 14.6 0.5
2005 910 60.0 15.2 0.6
2006 877 59.0 14.9 0.8
2007 789 50.0 15.8 1
2008 677 46.0 14.7 n/a
2009 614 43.5 14.1 1.5
2010 641 44.5 14.4 1.6
2011 714 44.0 16.2 1.8
2012 720 44.0 16.3 2.2
2013 716 42.0 17.0 2.1
2014 741 40.0 18.5 1.5
2015 803 n/a n/a 2.2
2016 838 42.0 19.9 1.6
2017 841 42.8 19.6 1.7
2018 871 22.5 38.7 1.5
2019 921 43.8 21.0 1.3
2020 967 45.8 21.1 1.2
2021 974 45.8 21.2 n/a
2022 636 39.0 16.3 n/a
2023 691 43.0 16.0 1.3
2024 673 44.0 15.2 4.2

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 Willard Grizzell Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,621
2022 $14,996
2023 $14,189
2024 $16,215

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard Grizzell 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 43rd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 1048 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Willard Grizzell Middle School)89.983.4
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dublin City)8476.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Grizzell Middle School)8989
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dublin City)80.278.9
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Willard Grizzell Middle School)7980.4
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dublin City)69.958.6
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Grizzell Middle School)90.290.8
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dublin City)8486.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Willard Grizzell Middle School)89.390.7
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Dublin City)81.678.8
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Willard Grizzell Middle School)92.785.2
 7.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dublin City)81.374.9
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Grizzell Middle School)77.985
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dublin City)7276.4
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Geometry (Willard Grizzell Middle School)10098.1
 1.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Dublin City)79.670.4
 9.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Willard Grizzell Middle School)99.5100
 0.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dublin City)8980.6
 8.4%
   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 Students921691
 25%
African American129
 25%
American Indian00
Asian18091
 49.4%
Hispanic3420
 41.2%
Pacific Islander00
White635529
 16.7%
Two or More Races6042
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.3%1.3%
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In the 2023-24 school year, 673 students attended Willard Grizzell Middle School.

Yes! Willard Grizzell Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 24th of 1046 Ohio middle schools.

Students at Willard Grizzell Middle School are 77% White, 13% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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