Perry Middle School

Summary:

Perry Middle School is a public middle school located in Perry, Ohio, serving grades 5-9 with a student population of 461. The school is part of the Perry Local District, which is ranked 182 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels, including science, mathematics, and English language arts. The school's proficiency rates are often higher than the district and state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Notably, Perry Middle School has a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for the end-of-course exam, significantly outperforming the district and state. The school's Hispanic and Special Education student groups have particularly strong performances, ranking among the top 25% and top 40% of Ohio middle schools, respectively. While the school has experienced a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism rates, it remains lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Perry Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. Schools like Kirtland Middle School and Memorial Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality educational landscape in the region. However, some nearby schools, such as Lakeside Junior High and Heritage Middle School, struggle with lower academic proficiency and higher chronic absenteeism rates, highlighting the need for targeted support and interventions in those communities.


Detail:

Public 5-9

 2 Learning Ln
       Perry, OH  44081-9422


(440) 259-9500

District: Perry Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Perry Middle School usually attend:

High:    Perry High School

Feeder schools for Perry Middle School:

Elementary:    Perry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Hispanic:
12.1%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Compare Details Perry Middle School ranks better than 84.8% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.32. (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:

Perry Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Middle School 159th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Perry Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Perry Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Local 182nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perry Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.70 66th 400 83.5%
2005 86.61 43rd 692 93.8%
2006 80.29 97th 732 86.7%
2007 80.52 120th 837 85.7%
2008 82.39 91st 835 89.1%
2009 74.92 221st 858 74.2%
2010 81.67 107th 895 88.0%
2011 78.53 161st 925 82.6%
2012 82.53 79th 989 92.0%
2013 81.40 97th 1001 90.3%
2014 81.77 96th 1008 90.5%
2015 75.76 227th 1035 78.1%
2016 69.29 343rd 1050 67.3%
2017 70.97 312th 1038 69.9%
2018 73.16 267th 1010 73.6%
2019 79.28 192nd 1050 81.7%
2021 73.42 279th 1037 73.1%
2022 68.22 340th 1017 66.6%
2023 75.45 261st 1048 75.1%
2024 82.32 159th 1046 84.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.54 96th 127 24.4%
2021 51.67 51st 134 61.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.68 182nd 590 69.2%
2024 81.36 40th 563 92.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.87 342nd 924 63.0%
2019 61.87 378th 945 60.0%
2021 56.40 398th 923 56.9%
2022 57.94 381st 947 59.8%
2023 53.97 465th 974 52.3%
2024 69.63 282nd 989 71.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.47 234th 897 73.9%
2019 80.10 163rd 917 82.2%
2021 69.58 282nd 910 69.0%
2022 66.27 327th 925 64.6%
2023 71.33 270th 943 71.4%
2024 81.42 144th 942 84.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.45 106th 643 83.5%
2019 71.67 88th 658 86.6%
2021 69.29 93rd 576 83.9%
2022 72.70 72nd 565 87.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.07 104th 521 80.0%
2021 72.71 33rd 274 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.89 295th 916 67.8%
2019 76.05 214th 933 77.1%
2021 71.13 259th 924 72.0%
2022 63.73 339th 946 64.2%
2023 75.56 214th 963 77.8%
2024 80.07 166th 958 82.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.50 114th 192 40.6%
2019 37.32 145th 222 34.7%
2021 35.99 145th 228 36.4%
2022 59.86 86th 247 65.2%
2023 55.04 99th 249 60.2%
2024 83.98 24th 239 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.06 216th 781 72.3%
2019 82.12 109th 796 86.3%
2021 71.82 202nd 781 74.1%
2022 63.17 289th 809 64.3%
2023 74.01 192nd 805 76.1%
2024 77.69 159th 795 80.0%
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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.

Perry Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1989 347 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 364 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1991 373 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 398 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 404 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1994 443 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 630 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 630 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 607 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1998 585 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 603 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2000 616 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 636 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2002 620 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 627
2003 620 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 627
2004 609 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 1 615
2005 596 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 4 607
2006 573 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 5 591
2007 554 6 3 5 0 n/a n/a 21 589
2008 567 5 2 11 0 n/a n/a 20 605
2009 554 2 5 16 0 n/a n/a 20 597
2010 421 1 3 14 0 n/a n/a 18 457
2011 416 2 3 20 1 0 14 0 456
2012 395 4 2 25 1 0 13 0 440
2013 518 4 2 47 1 0 17 0 589
2014 497 5 4 51 1 0 14 0 572
2015 484 8 5 56 1 0 16 0 570
2016 482 8 5 58 1 0 16 0 570
2017 454 11 3 57 2 0 12 0 539
2018 430 9 1 55 2 0 16 0 513
2019 400 7 2 54 2 0 17 0 482
2020 415 11 3 59 2 1 17 0 508
2021 390 12 1 64 1 1 15 0 484
2022 393 10 2 53 0 1 20 0 479
2023 376 9 3 56 0 1 16 0 461

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 Perry Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 22.0 15.9 0
1989 348 22.0 15.8 n/a
1990 368 21.0 17.5 n/a
1991 377 22.0 17.1 n/a
1992 401 24.0 16.7 4.2
1993 405 25.0 16.2 12.3
1994 444 30.0 14.8 7.9
1995 634 37.0 17.1 0
1996 634 37.0 17.1 0
1997 611 37.0 16.5 6.9
1998 589 37.0 15.9 5.8
1999 606 37.0 16.4 9.4
2000 619 38.0 16.3 10.8
2001 636 42.0 15.1 9.4
2002 627 39.0 16.1 11.7
2003 627 39.0 16.1 11.7
2004 615 37.0 16.6 14.2
2005 607 38.0 16.0 12.8
2006 591 37.0 16.0 14.3
2007 589 34.0 17.3 12.7
2008 605 30.0 20.2 n/a
2009 597 35.0 17.1 18.5
2010 457 25.4 17.9 31.7
2011 456 28.0 16.2 39.5
2012 440 35.3 12.4 37.5
2013 589 33.6 17.4 24.3
2014 572 32.4 17.6 28
2015 570 n/a n/a 27.5
2016 570 30.0 19.0 27.7
2017 539 27.5 19.6 31.2
2018 513 27.7 18.4 25
2019 482 28.8 16.7 21.8
2020 508 27.8 18.2 25.6
2021 484 33.7 14.3 n/a
2022 479 31.7 15.0 n/a
2023 461 27.2 16.9 21.9

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 Perry Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 22.0 15.9 0
1989 348 22.0 15.8 n/a
1990 368 21.0 17.5 n/a
1991 377 22.0 17.1 n/a
1992 401 24.0 16.7 4.2
1993 405 25.0 16.2 12.3
1994 444 30.0 14.8 7.9
1995 634 37.0 17.1 0
1996 634 37.0 17.1 0
1997 611 37.0 16.5 6.9
1998 589 37.0 15.9 5.8
1999 606 37.0 16.4 9.4
2000 619 38.0 16.3 10.8
2001 636 42.0 15.1 9.4
2002 627 39.0 16.1 11.7
2003 627 39.0 16.1 11.7
2004 615 37.0 16.6 14.2
2005 607 38.0 16.0 12.8
2006 591 37.0 16.0 14.3
2007 589 34.0 17.3 12.7
2008 605 30.0 20.2 n/a
2009 597 35.0 17.1 18.5
2010 457 25.4 17.9 31.7
2011 456 28.0 16.2 39.5
2012 440 35.3 12.4 37.5
2013 589 33.6 17.4 24.3
2014 572 32.4 17.6 28
2015 570 n/a n/a 27.5
2016 570 30.0 19.0 27.7
2017 539 27.5 19.6 31.2
2018 513 27.7 18.4 25
2019 482 28.8 16.7 21.8
2020 508 27.8 18.2 25.6
2021 484 33.7 14.3 n/a
2022 479 31.7 15.0 n/a
2023 461 27.2 16.9 21.9

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 Perry Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,377
2022 $15,181
2023 $14,756

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry 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 192nd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 261st of 1048 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Perry Middle School)7569
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Perry Local)7569
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perry Middle School)68.571.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)68.571.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Middle School)73.180.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)73.180.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Perry Middle School)73.658.3
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)73.657.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Middle School)73.676.4
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)73.676.6
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Perry Middle School)78.958
 20.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)78.458
 20.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Middle School)83.580
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)82.980
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Perry Middle School)84.179.3
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Perry Local)84.179.3
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Perry Middle School)62.863
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)62.863
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Middle School)71.260.7
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)71.261
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Perry Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Perry Local)86.876.6
 10.2%
   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 Students482461
 4.4%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic5456
 3.7%
Pacific Islander01
White400376
 6%
Two or More Races1716
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%21.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Middle School

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

Perry Middle School ranks 159th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Perry Middle School are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Perry Middle School.


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