Middle Schools in Steubenville City

The Steubenville City school district in Ohio has one standout middle school, Harding Middle School, which serves 752 students in grades 5-8. This school has consistently earned a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 8% of all Ohio middle schools, demonstrating exceptional academic performance and student outcomes.

Harding Middle School's students excel on state assessments, with the majority of grades and subjects seeing 80-100% proficiency rates, well above state averages. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.8%, compared to the state average, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16:1. This suggests the school provides a supportive and engaging learning environment that effectively meets the needs of its diverse student population, which is 55.85% White, 24.6% African American, and 15.03% two or more races.

With per-student spending of $7,191, Harding Middle School appears to have the necessary resources to support its educational programs and student needs. The school's strong academic performance, low absenteeism, and efficient use of resources make it a model for other middle schools in the Steubenville City district and the state of Ohio.