Western Reserve Middle School

Summary:

Western Reserve Middle School is a public middle school located in Collins, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 229. The school is part of the Western Reserve Local District, which is ranked 414 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Western Reserve Middle School's test scores are generally on par with the district and state averages, there are some areas of concern. The school's 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate (42.6%) is significantly lower than the state average (49.4%). Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.0% in 2019-2020 to 27.5% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the state average and most nearby schools like Langston Middle School and Firelands Middle School. However, one bright spot for Western Reserve Middle School is its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with proficiency rates consistently above 90% in recent years, significantly outpacing the district and state averages.

Western Reserve Middle School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 338 out of 1,010 Ohio middle schools in 2017-2018 to 508 out of 1,046 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is not keeping pace with improvements in other Ohio middle schools. When compared to nearby middle schools, Western Reserve Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below average in most metrics, with schools like McCormick Middle School (Huron) and Firelands Middle School standing out with stronger overall performance and higher rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3841 State Route 20
       Collins, OH  44826-9513


(419) 668-8470

District: Western Reserve Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
508th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,739 Help


Students who attend Western Reserve Middle School usually attend:

High:    Western Reserve High School

Feeder schools for Western Reserve Middle School:

Elementary:    Western Reserve Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
Hispanic:
1.9%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Western Reserve Middle School ranks better than 51.4% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.39. (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 Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Reserve Middle School is 23.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Reserve Middle School is $12,739.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Western Reserve Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Reserve Middle School 508th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Western Reserve Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Western Reserve Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Reserve Local 414th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Reserve Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Western Reserve Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.25 468th 692 32.4%
2006 41.23 547th 732 25.3%
2007 48.82 539th 837 35.6%
2008 57.08 469th 835 43.8%
2009 56.50 507th 858 40.9%
2010 69.92 333rd 895 62.8%
2011 71.17 314th 925 66.1%
2012 59.99 543rd 989 45.1%
2013 67.82 424th 1001 57.6%
2014 61.72 519th 1008 48.5%
2015 51.30 589th 1035 43.1%
2016 59.71 496th 1050 52.8%
2017 66.27 393rd 1038 62.1%
2018 69.21 338th 1010 66.5%
2019 54.94 548th 1050 47.8%
2021 57.25 498th 1037 52.0%
2022 39.78 645th 1017 36.6%
2023 43.87 634th 1048 39.5%
2024 57.39 508th 1046 51.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Western Reserve Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.65 336th 563 40.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Reserve Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.75 97th 924 89.5%
2019 52.39 509th 945 46.1%
2021 56.82 390th 923 57.7%
2022 35.38 642nd 947 32.2%
2023 45.06 552nd 974 43.3%
2024 55.63 441st 989 55.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Western Reserve Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.57 231st 897 74.2%
2019 55.11 493rd 917 46.2%
2021 44.61 546th 910 40.0%
2022 29.76 669th 925 27.7%
2023 45.88 563rd 943 40.3%
2024 52.65 499th 942 47.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Western Reserve Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.01 359th 643 44.2%
2019 39.58 397th 658 39.7%
2021 45.06 259th 576 55.0%
2022 20.74 505th 565 10.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Western Reserve Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.56 451st 916 50.8%
2019 47.69 560th 933 40.0%
2021 59.56 386th 924 58.2%
2022 39.11 603rd 946 36.3%
2023 38.97 612th 963 36.4%
2024 53.93 485th 958 49.4%
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Rank History for White students at Western Reserve Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.83 336th 781 57.0%
2019 39.24 543rd 796 31.8%
2021 37.76 523rd 781 33.0%
2022 19.68 680th 809 15.9%
2023 24.40 655th 805 18.6%
2024 39.03 523rd 795 34.2%
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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 Western Reserve Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 412 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 426 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 403 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1991 422 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 422 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 414 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1994 409 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 385 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 385 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 392 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1998 411 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 396 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2000 416 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 421 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 227 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 227 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 210 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 209 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2006 223 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2007 219 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 231 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 235 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 195 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 198
2011 209 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 211
2012 209 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 213
2013 189 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 191
2014 194 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 199
2015 184 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 188
2016 176 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 180
2017 172 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 174
2018 175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 175
2019 259 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 262
2020 255 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 260
2021 259 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 262
2022 229 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 234
2023 217 1 0 8 0 0 3 0 229
2024 207 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 214

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 Western Reserve Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 20.0 20.8 0
1989 431 21.0 20.5 n/a
1990 408 21.1 19.3 n/a
1991 423 21.6 19.5 n/a
1992 427 20.5 20.8 10.1
1993 420 19.5 21.5 14.5
1994 414 19.5 21.2 17.4
1995 388 20.5 18.9 13.9
1996 388 20.5 18.9 13.9
1997 394 20.5 19.2 16.2
1998 413 20.5 20.1 12.3
1999 396 22.8 17.4 22
2000 420 22.5 18.7 17.9
2001 424 21.5 19.7 14.9
2002 231 13.0 17.8 n/a
2003 231 13.0 17.8 n/a
2004 214 14.5 14.8 n/a
2005 210 15.0 14.0 0
2006 226 15.0 15.1 0
2007 223 15.0 14.9 0
2008 234 10.0 23.4 n/a
2009 240 10.0 24.0 0
2010 198 10.0 19.8 0
2011 211 10.0 21.1 0
2012 213 10.0 21.3 0
2013 191 12.0 15.9 0
2014 199 10.0 19.9 0
2015 188 n/a n/a 0
2016 180 7.0 25.7 0
2017 174 7.0 24.8 n/a
2018 175 8.5 20.5 n/a
2019 262 9.5 27.5 n/a
2020 260 9.5 27.3 n/a
2021 262 9.5 27.5 n/a
2022 234 7.5 31.2 n/a
2023 229 7.5 30.5 n/a
2024 214 9.0 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 Western Reserve Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 20.0 20.8 0
1989 431 21.0 20.5 n/a
1990 408 21.1 19.3 n/a
1991 423 21.6 19.5 n/a
1992 427 20.5 20.8 10.1
1993 420 19.5 21.5 14.5
1994 414 19.5 21.2 17.4
1995 388 20.5 18.9 13.9
1996 388 20.5 18.9 13.9
1997 394 20.5 19.2 16.2
1998 413 20.5 20.1 12.3
1999 396 22.8 17.4 22
2000 420 22.5 18.7 17.9
2001 424 21.5 19.7 14.9
2002 231 13.0 17.8 n/a
2003 231 13.0 17.8 n/a
2004 214 14.5 14.8 n/a
2005 210 15.0 14.0 0
2006 226 15.0 15.1 0
2007 223 15.0 14.9 0
2008 234 10.0 23.4 n/a
2009 240 10.0 24.0 0
2010 198 10.0 19.8 0
2011 211 10.0 21.1 0
2012 213 10.0 21.3 0
2013 191 12.0 15.9 0
2014 199 10.0 19.9 0
2015 188 n/a n/a 0
2016 180 7.0 25.7 0
2017 174 7.0 24.8 n/a
2018 175 8.5 20.5 n/a
2019 262 9.5 27.5 n/a
2020 260 9.5 27.3 n/a
2021 262 9.5 27.5 n/a
2022 234 7.5 31.2 n/a
2023 229 7.5 30.5 n/a
2024 214 9.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Reserve Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,684
2022 $10,338
2023 $10,775
2024 $12,739

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Reserve 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 548th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 634th of 1048 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Middle School)44.244.9
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Local)44.244.9
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Middle School)38.450.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Local)38.450.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Middle School)52.836.9
 15.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Local)52.836.9
 15.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Middle School)72.263.2
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Local)72.263.2
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Western Reserve Middle School)84.663.8
 20.8%
   8th Grade Science (Western Reserve Local)84.663.8
 20.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Middle School)57.814.3
 43.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Western Reserve Local)57.814.3
 43.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Middle School)60.946.3
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Western Reserve Local)60.946.3
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Western Reserve Middle School)10096.3
 3.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Western Reserve Local)75.952.7
 23.2%
   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 Students262229
 12.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic18
 700%
Pacific Islander00
White259217
 16.2%
Two or More Races13
 200%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Western Reserve Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 214 students attended Western Reserve Middle School.

Students at Western Reserve Middle School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Western Reserve Middle School ranks 508th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Western Reserve Middle School usually go on to attend Western Reserve High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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