Swanton Middle School

Summary:

Swanton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Swanton, Ohio, with a student population of 355. The school is part of the Swanton Local District, which is ranked 242 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swanton Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in subjects like Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 77.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, White students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While Swanton Middle School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism over the years, its rates are still lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Anthony Wayne Junior High School, Swanton Middle School generally outperforms them in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in state assessments. However, the school's performance in Gifted and Talented student rankings could be an area for improvement, as it ranked 169th out of 274 Ohio middle schools in 2020-2021. Overall, Swanton Middle School is a strong-performing school that consistently delivers excellent academic outcomes for its students, particularly in supporting diverse student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 101 Elton Pkwy
       Swanton, OH  43558-1226


(419) 826-4016

District: Swanton Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Swanton Middle School usually attend:

Alternative:    Swanton High School

Feeder schools for Swanton Middle School:

Elementary:    Swanton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Compare Details Swanton Middle School ranks better than 83% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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:

Swanton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swanton Middle School 178th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Swanton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Swanton Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Swanton Local 242nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swanton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Swanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.97 304th 400 24.0%
2005 43.81 462nd 692 33.2%
2006 55.80 413th 732 43.6%
2007 55.95 472nd 837 43.6%
2008 56.69 477th 835 42.9%
2009 50.91 560th 858 34.7%
2010 66.03 399th 895 55.4%
2011 69.47 350th 925 62.2%
2012 74.86 252nd 989 74.5%
2013 77.03 197th 1001 80.3%
2014 78.60 156th 1008 84.5%
2015 85.14 97th 1035 90.6%
2016 76.01 229th 1050 78.2%
2017 76.77 225th 1038 78.3%
2018 72.96 272nd 1010 73.1%
2019 69.00 349th 1050 66.8%
2021 80.77 173rd 1037 83.3%
2022 87.03 98th 1017 90.4%
2023 84.49 130th 1048 87.6%
2024 81.06 178th 1046 83.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Swanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.81 30th 590 94.9%
2024 61.40 130th 563 76.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.69 134th 924 85.5%
2019 75.40 185th 945 80.4%
2021 89.35 44th 923 95.2%
2022 94.06 19th 947 98.0%
2023 89.15 41st 974 95.8%
2024 82.25 105th 989 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Swanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.73 241st 897 73.1%
2019 60.66 429th 917 53.2%
2021 80.28 146th 910 84.0%
2022 89.20 53rd 925 94.3%
2023 86.70 66th 943 93.0%
2024 83.60 123rd 942 86.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Swanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.66 191st 643 70.3%
2019 66.32 128th 658 80.5%
2021 71.17 83rd 576 85.6%
2022 90.88 15th 565 97.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Swanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.69 205th 521 60.7%
2021 53.46 169th 274 38.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Swanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.42 303rd 916 66.9%
2019 72.58 258th 933 72.3%
2021 77.63 179th 924 80.6%
2022 83.48 126th 946 86.7%
2023 80.77 162nd 963 83.2%
2024 76.93 195th 958 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Swanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.63 307th 781 60.7%
2019 58.03 352nd 796 55.8%
2021 75.13 177th 781 77.3%
2022 83.87 100th 809 87.6%
2023 77.66 161st 805 80.0%
2024 75.41 179th 795 77.5%
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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 Swanton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 306 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1989 286 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1990 271 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1991 303 2 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 311
1992 283 5 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 268 5 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1994 274 3 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 286
1995 307 5 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 325
1996 307 5 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 325
1997 309 1 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 270 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1999 251 2 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 252 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 261
2001 255 1 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2002 246 1 0 7 3 n/a n/a 3 260
2003 246 1 0 7 3 n/a n/a 3 260
2004 335 9 0 8 3 n/a n/a 14 369
2005 313 5 1 8 3 n/a n/a 15 345
2006 299 4 0 7 2 n/a n/a 14 326
2007 300 3 0 7 3 n/a n/a 14 327
2008 282 4 0 6 5 n/a n/a 17 314
2009 274 3 1 10 5 n/a n/a 18 311
2010 285 1 1 13 3 n/a n/a 14 317
2011 295 3 1 12 3 0 11 0 325
2012 290 2 1 10 3 0 9 0 315
2013 288 2 1 10 3 0 8 0 312
2014 286 3 1 13 0 1 11 0 315
2015 269 2 2 21 0 0 11 0 305
2016 276 5 1 17 0 0 8 0 307
2017 276 4 0 18 0 1 6 0 305
2018 350 7 1 24 0 2 12 0 396
2019 350 4 1 30 0 2 15 0 402
2020 336 5 1 26 0 1 38 0 407
2021 339 7 0 25 0 1 22 0 394
2022 310 7 0 27 0 0 16 0 360
2023 306 6 0 27 1 0 15 0 355

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 Swanton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 311 14.0 22.2 0
1989 294 14.0 21.0 n/a
1990 278 14.0 19.8 n/a
1991 311 13.0 23.9 n/a
1992 293 15.0 19.5 n/a
1993 279 17.0 16.4 0
1994 286 16.6 17.2 0
1995 325 17.0 19.1 0
1996 325 17.0 19.1 0
1997 322 18.0 17.9 0
1998 279 15.0 18.6 0
1999 264 15.0 17.6 0
2000 261 16.0 16.3 n/a
2001 266 17.0 15.6 n/a
2002 260 19.0 13.7 n/a
2003 260 19.0 13.7 n/a
2004 369 20.0 18.5 22.3
2005 345 18.0 19.2 25.5
2006 326 18.9 17.2 27.2
2007 327 17.0 19.2 27.8
2008 314 18.0 17.4 n/a
2009 311 17.0 18.3 33.8
2010 317 17.0 18.6 43.6
2011 325 18.0 18.0 43.7
2012 315 19.0 16.5 46
2013 312 18.8 16.5 45.2
2014 315 19.8 15.8 45.4
2015 305 n/a n/a 39
2016 307 20.0 15.3 44.3
2017 305 20.2 15.0 42.3
2018 396 25.0 15.8 45.7
2019 402 25.0 16.0 45.3
2020 407 25.2 16.1 43
2021 394 24.2 16.2 n/a
2022 360 23.2 15.5 n/a
2023 355 26.4 13.4 35.5

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 Swanton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 311 14.0 22.2 0
1989 294 14.0 21.0 n/a
1990 278 14.0 19.8 n/a
1991 311 13.0 23.9 n/a
1992 293 15.0 19.5 n/a
1993 279 17.0 16.4 0
1994 286 16.6 17.2 0
1995 325 17.0 19.1 0
1996 325 17.0 19.1 0
1997 322 18.0 17.9 0
1998 279 15.0 18.6 0
1999 264 15.0 17.6 0
2000 261 16.0 16.3 n/a
2001 266 17.0 15.6 n/a
2002 260 19.0 13.7 n/a
2003 260 19.0 13.7 n/a
2004 369 20.0 18.5 22.3
2005 345 18.0 19.2 25.5
2006 326 18.9 17.2 27.2
2007 327 17.0 19.2 27.8
2008 314 18.0 17.4 n/a
2009 311 17.0 18.3 33.8
2010 317 17.0 18.6 43.6
2011 325 18.0 18.0 43.7
2012 315 19.0 16.5 46
2013 312 18.8 16.5 45.2
2014 315 19.8 15.8 45.4
2015 305 n/a n/a 39
2016 307 20.0 15.3 44.3
2017 305 20.2 15.0 42.3
2018 396 25.0 15.8 45.7
2019 402 25.0 16.0 45.3
2020 407 25.2 16.1 43
2021 394 24.2 16.2 n/a
2022 360 23.2 15.5 n/a
2023 355 26.4 13.4 35.5

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 Swanton Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,808
2022 $11,227
2023 $11,527

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swanton 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 349th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 1048 Middle schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Swanton Middle School)72.186.5
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Swanton Local)72.186.5
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Swanton Middle School)57.792.2
 34.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Swanton Local)57.792.2
 34.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Swanton Middle School)76.986.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Swanton Local)76.986.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Swanton Middle School)51.975.3
 23.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Swanton Local)51.975.3
 23.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Swanton Middle School)54.175.3
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Swanton Local)54.175.3
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Swanton Middle School)66.363.6
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Swanton Local)66.363.6
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Swanton Middle School)80.479.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Swanton Local)80.479.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Swanton Middle School)82.481.1
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Swanton Local)82.481.1
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Swanton Middle School)79.280.5
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Swanton Local)79.280.5
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Swanton Middle School)62.677.7
 15.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Swanton Local)62.677.7
 15.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Swanton Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Swanton Local)63.360
 3.3%
   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 Students402355
 11.7%
African American46
 50%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3027
 10%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White350306
 12.6%
Two or More Races1515
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%35.5%
 9.8%


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Swanton Middle School ranks 178th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Swanton Middle School.

Students at Swanton Middle School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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