Buckeye Junior High School

Summary:

Buckeye Junior High School is a public middle school located in Medina, Ohio, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 344 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests, with 70.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science compared to the state average of 62.1%. However, the school faces challenges, including a lack of racial diversity and increasing chronic absenteeism rates.

Buckeye Junior High School's academic performance is a standout, with 68.6% of 7th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 49%. This consistent excellence has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.6 is higher than the state average, which may impact the level of individual attention and support students receive.

While Buckeye Junior High School's overall performance is impressive, the school faces some areas for improvement. The student population is predominantly white, at 91.28%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $7,060 is lower than the state average. Interestingly, the nearby Strongsville Online Learning Opportunity Academy, while much smaller, has a higher four-year graduation rate of 90.9% compared to Buckeye Junior High School's unspecified graduation rate, suggesting that the online school may be providing a successful alternative learning environment for some students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 3024 Columbia Rd
       Medina, OH  44256-9411


(330) 722-8257

District: Buckeye Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Buckeye Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Buckeye High School

Feeder schools for Buckeye Junior High School:

Elementary:    Buckeye Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.6% Help


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Compare Details Buckeye Junior High School ranks better than 78.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (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 ranks Buckeye Junior High School 229th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Buckeye Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buckeye Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Buckeye Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.80 91st 692 86.8%
2006 79.84 104th 732 85.8%
2007 78.63 148th 837 82.3%
2008 78.45 147th 835 82.4%
2009 80.75 122nd 858 85.8%
2010 79.62 143rd 895 84.0%
2011 79.80 135th 925 85.4%
2012 78.86 156th 989 84.2%
2013 78.60 151st 1001 84.9%
2014 81.77 95th 1008 90.6%
2015 88.39 60th 1035 94.2%
2016 81.63 159th 1050 84.9%
2017 79.25 183rd 1038 82.4%
2018 76.36 215th 1010 78.7%
2019 72.04 299th 1050 71.5%
2021 84.86 129th 1037 87.6%
2022 84.22 127th 1017 87.5%
2023 78.59 214th 1048 79.6%
2024 76.65 229th 1046 78.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buckeye Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.74 100th 590 83.1%
2024 41.68 292nd 563 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckeye Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 296th 924 68.0%
2019 62.04 374th 945 60.4%
2021 86.66 65th 923 93.0%
2022 90.90 37th 947 96.1%
2023 69.16 258th 974 73.5%
2024 46.91 566th 989 42.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Buckeye Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.67 299th 897 66.7%
2019 74.12 254th 917 72.3%
2021 84.85 101st 910 88.9%
2022 80.27 152nd 925 83.6%
2023 81.86 134th 943 85.8%
2024 77.55 197th 942 79.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Buckeye Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.28 410th 643 36.2%
2019 27.36 527th 658 19.9%
2021 59.39 149th 576 74.1%
2022 84.04 32nd 565 94.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Buckeye Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.23 411th 521 21.1%
2019 62.91 53rd 164 67.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckeye Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.82 153rd 916 83.3%
2019 67.18 325th 933 65.2%
2021 83.25 129th 924 86.0%
2022 85.40 108th 946 88.6%
2023 73.81 233rd 963 75.8%
2024 72.74 241st 958 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Buckeye Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.80 238th 781 69.5%
2019 62.46 308th 796 61.3%
2021 80.34 129th 781 83.5%
2022 79.25 140th 809 82.7%
2023 70.91 228th 805 71.7%
2024 68.21 245th 795 69.2%
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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 Buckeye Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 326 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 336 3 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 306 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 307 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 311 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 350 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1995 368 6 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 379
1996 368 6 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 379
1997 394 8 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 375 9 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1999 363 9 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 372 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2001 388 6 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 357 5 1 2 2 n/a n/a 2 369
2003 357 5 1 2 2 n/a n/a 2 369
2004 379 9 2 1 2 n/a n/a 3 396
2005 392 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 4 403
2006 372 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 6 386
2007 357 2 6 4 1 n/a n/a 6 376
2008 347 9 1 3 1 n/a n/a 6 367
2009 352 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 8 370
2010 350 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 7 368
2011 343 8 2 1 0 0 7 0 361
2012 360 8 1 1 0 0 4 0 374
2013 346 4 0 3 0 0 7 0 360
2014 347 3 2 3 0 0 12 0 367
2015 361 2 3 3 0 0 6 0 375
2016 357 6 2 7 0 0 2 0 374
2017 334 3 5 7 0 0 9 0 358
2018 335 1 5 10 0 1 14 0 366
2019 360 2 1 16 1 0 17 0 397
2020 370 2 0 13 1 0 13 0 399
2021 344 4 0 9 0 0 12 0 369
2022 321 4 0 8 0 0 18 0 351
2023 314 5 0 7 0 0 18 0 344

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 Buckeye Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 17.0 18.7 0
1989 337 18.0 18.7 n/a
1990 351 18.0 19.5 n/a
1991 317 18.5 17.1 n/a
1992 316 19.2 16.4 7
1993 321 17.2 18.7 6.9
1994 359 19.1 18.8 6.4
1995 379 21.1 18.0 11.1
1996 379 21.1 18.0 11.1
1997 410 20.9 19.6 12.7
1998 392 21.9 17.9 9.2
1999 375 22.9 16.4 13.9
2000 378 23.9 15.8 15.6
2001 397 25.1 15.8 14.4
2002 369 26.5 13.9 11.4
2003 369 26.5 13.9 11.4
2004 396 25.5 15.5 12.5
2005 403 22.8 17.7 14.5
2006 386 22.9 16.9 15.5
2007 376 23.0 16.3 21.1
2008 367 23.4 15.7 n/a
2009 370 23.1 16.0 19.6
2010 368 22.5 16.3 19.7
2011 361 23.2 15.5 24.1
2012 374 20.3 18.3 29.7
2013 360 18.7 19.1 35.6
2014 367 21.3 17.2 30
2015 375 n/a n/a 19.7
2016 374 22.0 17.0 21.1
2017 358 24.8 14.4 20.7
2018 366 25.0 14.5 23
2019 397 24.6 16.1 n/a
2020 399 21.3 18.6 17.3
2021 369 19.5 18.8 n/a
2022 351 28.0 12.5 n/a
2023 344 19.5 17.6 16.6

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 Buckeye Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 17.0 18.7 0
1989 337 18.0 18.7 n/a
1990 351 18.0 19.5 n/a
1991 317 18.5 17.1 n/a
1992 316 19.2 16.4 7
1993 321 17.2 18.7 6.9
1994 359 19.1 18.8 6.4
1995 379 21.1 18.0 11.1
1996 379 21.1 18.0 11.1
1997 410 20.9 19.6 12.7
1998 392 21.9 17.9 9.2
1999 375 22.9 16.4 13.9
2000 378 23.9 15.8 15.6
2001 397 25.1 15.8 14.4
2002 369 26.5 13.9 11.4
2003 369 26.5 13.9 11.4
2004 396 25.5 15.5 12.5
2005 403 22.8 17.7 14.5
2006 386 22.9 16.9 15.5
2007 376 23.0 16.3 21.1
2008 367 23.4 15.7 n/a
2009 370 23.1 16.0 19.6
2010 368 22.5 16.3 19.7
2011 361 23.2 15.5 24.1
2012 374 20.3 18.3 29.7
2013 360 18.7 19.1 35.6
2014 367 21.3 17.2 30
2015 375 n/a n/a 19.7
2016 374 22.0 17.0 21.1
2017 358 24.8 14.4 20.7
2018 366 25.0 14.5 23
2019 397 24.6 16.1 n/a
2020 399 21.3 18.6 17.3
2021 369 19.5 18.8 n/a
2022 351 28.0 12.5 n/a
2023 344 19.5 17.6 16.6

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 Buckeye Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,060
2022 $11,582
2023 $11,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckeye Junior High 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 299th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 214th of 1048 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Buckeye Junior High School)6372.3
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Buckeye Local)6372.3
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Buckeye Junior High School)7478.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Buckeye Local)74.178.5
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Buckeye Junior High School)76.876.6
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Buckeye Local)7776.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Buckeye Junior High School)67.163.5
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Buckeye Local)67.663.5
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Buckeye Junior High School)71.867.1
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Buckeye Local)72.167.1
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Buckeye Junior High School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Buckeye Local)76.383.9
 7.6%
   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 Students397344
 13.4%
African American25
 150%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic167
 56.3%
Pacific Islander00
White360314
 12.8%
Two or More Races1718
 5.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Buckeye Junior High School.

Students at Buckeye Junior High School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Buckeye Junior High School ranks 229th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Buckeye Junior High School usually go on to attend Buckeye 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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