Firelands Middle School

Summary:

Firelands Middle School is a public middle school located in Oberlin, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 414. The school is part of the Oberlin City Schools district, which is ranked 184 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Firelands Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 71.6% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school also excels in subgroup performance, ranking 32nd out of 239 Ohio middle schools for Hispanic students, 98th out of 563 for special education students, and 30th out of 196 for gifted and talented students. Additionally, Firelands Middle School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.1% in 2019-2020 to 17.3% in the most recent 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Edison Middle School and Amherst Junior High School, Firelands Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics and English Language Arts. This consistent high performance is a testament to the school's dedication to providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10521 Vermilion Rd
       Oberlin, OH  44074-2924


(440) 986-7021

District: Firelands Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,198 Help


Students who attend Firelands Middle School usually attend:

High:    Firelands High School

Feeder schools for Firelands Middle School:

Elementary:    Firelands Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Firelands Middle School ranks better than 78.2% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.9. (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 (89%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Firelands Middle School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Firelands Middle School is $11,198.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Firelands Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Firelands Middle School 228th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Firelands Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Firelands Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Firelands Local 184th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Firelands Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.31 201st 400 49.8%
2005 55.16 369th 692 46.7%
2006 55.42 420th 732 42.6%
2007 56.84 463rd 837 44.7%
2008 55.75 488th 835 41.6%
2009 51.05 558th 858 35.0%
2010 68.69 355th 895 60.3%
2011 74.70 228th 925 75.4%
2012 75.66 232nd 989 76.5%
2013 77.12 194th 1001 80.6%
2014 78.00 173rd 1008 82.8%
2015 61.65 462nd 1035 55.4%
2016 61.25 469th 1050 55.3%
2017 74.41 262nd 1038 74.8%
2018 76.93 209th 1010 79.3%
2019 74.58 261st 1050 75.1%
2021 78.22 206th 1037 80.1%
2022 76.54 228th 1017 77.6%
2023 66.83 376th 1048 64.1%
2024 76.90 228th 1046 78.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.64 217th 590 63.2%
2024 68.00 98th 563 82.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.28 172nd 924 81.4%
2019 59.93 403rd 945 57.4%
2021 77.60 139th 923 84.9%
2022 71.66 207th 947 78.1%
2023 63.36 347th 974 64.4%
2024 73.26 223rd 989 77.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.39 213th 897 76.3%
2019 77.25 211th 917 77.0%
2021 75.82 209th 910 77.0%
2022 71.00 267th 925 71.1%
2023 65.51 352nd 943 62.7%
2024 75.73 224th 942 76.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.94 230th 643 64.2%
2019 48.44 302nd 658 54.1%
2021 45.99 251st 576 56.4%
2022 59.39 141st 565 75.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.81 247th 521 52.6%
2019 66.17 43rd 164 73.8%
2021 70.17 52nd 274 81.0%
2023 70.41 29th 173 83.2%
2024 71.09 30th 196 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.07 186th 916 79.7%
2019 71.88 267th 933 71.4%
2021 76.47 190th 924 79.4%
2022 78.06 176th 946 81.4%
2023 63.93 365th 963 62.1%
2024 76.29 206th 958 78.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.12 27th 247 89.1%
2023 75.08 48th 249 80.7%
2024 81.22 32nd 239 86.6%
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Rank History for White students at Firelands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.85 235th 781 69.9%
2019 63.73 293rd 796 63.2%
2021 67.64 247th 781 68.4%
2022 67.23 254th 809 68.6%
2023 54.13 385th 805 52.2%
2024 66.75 258th 795 67.5%
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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 Firelands Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 272 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 287 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 299 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 295 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1993 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 329 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1995 453 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 453 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 427 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 478 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 499 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2000 699 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2001 677 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2002 712 1 2 6 1 n/a n/a 2 724
2003 712 1 2 6 1 n/a n/a 2 724
2004 684 2 1 10 2 n/a n/a 4 703
2005 649 3 1 12 0 n/a n/a 9 674
2006 632 3 2 16 0 n/a n/a 11 664
2007 604 3 1 15 2 n/a n/a 17 642
2008 637 1 2 14 1 n/a n/a 21 676
2009 617 0 4 14 1 n/a n/a 18 654
2010 454 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 14 480
2011 431 1 4 5 0 0 14 0 455
2012 395 2 3 5 0 0 16 0 421
2013 383 2 0 15 0 0 12 0 412
2014 392 1 1 19 0 0 10 0 423
2015 386 2 1 19 0 0 14 0 422
2016 387 1 1 15 1 0 11 0 416
2017 399 1 0 13 2 0 8 0 423
2018 380 1 0 24 1 0 7 0 413
2019 367 2 0 29 1 0 10 0 409
2020 373 3 0 29 0 0 7 0 412
2021 352 3 0 22 0 0 7 0 384
2022 378 1 0 31 0 0 5 0 415
2023 371 0 1 33 1 0 8 0 414
2024 371 0 1 34 1 0 10 0 417

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 Firelands Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 278 17.0 16.3 n/a
1990 292 17.3 16.8 n/a
1991 303 13.3 22.7 n/a
1992 296 15.0 19.7 n/a
1993 307 18.0 17.1 0
1994 330 17.0 19.4 0
1995 457 24.0 19.0 0
1996 457 24.0 19.0 0
1997 433 24.0 18.0 0
1998 482 24.0 20.1 0
1999 503 25.0 20.1 0
2000 702 37.5 18.7 n/a
2001 683 38.0 18.0 n/a
2002 724 39.5 18.3 16.2
2003 724 39.5 18.3 16.2
2004 703 42.5 16.5 17.6
2005 674 38.0 17.7 21.1
2006 664 35.0 19.0 20.5
2007 642 35.5 18.1 18.7
2008 676 37.5 18.0 n/a
2009 654 41.0 16.0 20
2010 480 32.4 14.7 27.3
2011 455 29.4 15.4 26.8
2012 421 29.1 14.4 26.6
2013 412 27.7 14.8 33.3
2014 423 26.5 15.9 34.3
2015 422 n/a n/a 32.7
2016 416 27.0 15.4 31.3
2017 423 29.2 14.4 33.1
2018 413 28.2 14.6 32.2
2019 409 29.2 13.9 31.3
2020 412 29.2 14.0 31.6
2021 384 27.2 14.0 n/a
2022 415 21.4 19.3 n/a
2023 414 25.2 16.4 39.1
2024 417 27.2 15.3 41.2

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 Firelands Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 278 17.0 16.3 n/a
1990 292 17.3 16.8 n/a
1991 303 13.3 22.7 n/a
1992 296 15.0 19.7 n/a
1993 307 18.0 17.1 0
1994 330 17.0 19.4 0
1995 457 24.0 19.0 0
1996 457 24.0 19.0 0
1997 433 24.0 18.0 0
1998 482 24.0 20.1 0
1999 503 25.0 20.1 0
2000 702 37.5 18.7 n/a
2001 683 38.0 18.0 n/a
2002 724 39.5 18.3 16.2
2003 724 39.5 18.3 16.2
2004 703 42.5 16.5 17.6
2005 674 38.0 17.7 21.1
2006 664 35.0 19.0 20.5
2007 642 35.5 18.1 18.7
2008 676 37.5 18.0 n/a
2009 654 41.0 16.0 20
2010 480 32.4 14.7 27.3
2011 455 29.4 15.4 26.8
2012 421 29.1 14.4 26.6
2013 412 27.7 14.8 33.3
2014 423 26.5 15.9 34.3
2015 422 n/a n/a 32.7
2016 416 27.0 15.4 31.3
2017 423 29.2 14.4 33.1
2018 413 28.2 14.6 32.2
2019 409 29.2 13.9 31.3
2020 412 29.2 14.0 31.6
2021 384 27.2 14.0 n/a
2022 415 21.4 19.3 n/a
2023 414 25.2 16.4 39.1
2024 417 27.2 15.3 41.2

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 Firelands Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,944
2022 $10,333
2023 $10,383
2024 $11,198

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Firelands Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 376th of 1048 Middle schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Middle School)73.447.2
 26.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Local)73.447.2
 26.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Middle School)71.266.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Local)71.266.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Middle School)68.855.4
 13.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Local)68.855.4
 13.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Middle School)80.771.6
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Local)80.771.6
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Firelands Middle School)70.875.2
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Firelands Local)70.875.2
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Middle School)74.852.9
 21.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Local)74.852.9
 21.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Middle School)62.359.7
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Local)62.359.7
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Firelands Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Firelands Local)69.176.8
 7.7%
   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 Students409414
 1.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic2933
 13.8%
Pacific Islander00
White367371
 1.1%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.3%39.1%
 7.8%


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Students at Firelands Middle School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended Firelands Middle School.

Firelands Middle School ranks 228th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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


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