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Cambridge Middle School ranks 667 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cambridge Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended Cambridge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Cambridge Middle School?

Students at Cambridge Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Cambridge Middle School attend?

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

Cambridge Middle School

Summary:

Cambridge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Cambridge, Ohio, with a student population of 409. The school is part of the Cambridge City School District, which is ranked 580 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Cambridge Middle School's performance on state tests is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts around 40-45%, compared to the state averages of 50-62%. The school also faces a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 50% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Ridgewood Middle School, Newcomerstown Middle School, East Muskingum Middle School, and Meadowbrook Middle School, which tend to have higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism.

Additionally, Cambridge Middle School's student population is predominantly white, at 93.64%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with white students and students with disabilities consistently ranking in the bottom 20-25% of Ohio middle schools, while the performance of low-socioeconomic status students is slightly better, ranking in the middle 50% of Ohio middle schools. The school's spending per student ($8,677 in 2018-2019) is slightly higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Buckeye Trail Middle School ($11,886 in 2018-2019).

Detail:

Public 6-8

1400 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725-9098

(740) 435-1140

District: Cambridge City

SchoolDigger Rank:
667^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,257

Students who attend Cambridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cambridge High School

Feeder schools for Cambridge Middle School:

Elementary:	Cambridge Intermediate School
	Cambridge Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cambridge Middle School ranks worse than 63.8% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.04. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge Middle School is $11,257.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge Middle School 667^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Cambridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Cambridge City:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge City 580^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cambridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	17.04	350^th	400	12.5%
2005	7.97	653^rd	692	5.6%
2006	38.68	561^st	732	23.4%
2007	47.00	560^th	837	33.1%
2008	40.08	617^th	835	26.1%
2009	53.34	540^th	858	37.1%
2010	47.73	621^st	895	30.6%
2011	42.76	675^th	925	27.0%
2012	50.27	650^th	989	34.3%
2013	58.56	574^th	1001	42.7%
2014	52.67	636^th	1008	36.9%
2015	62.40	448^th	1035	56.7%
2016	59.95	492^nd	1050	53.1%
2017	58.89	516^th	1038	50.3%
2018	53.59	549^th	1010	45.6%
2019	51.34	594^th	1050	43.4%
2021	38.23	661^st	1037	36.3%
2022	37.32	670^th	1017	34.1%
2023	42.79	641^st	1048	38.8%
2024	39.04	667^th	1046	36.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.42	473^rd	590	19.8%
2024	22.99	487^th	563	13.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	44.83	574^th	924	37.9%
2019	52.02	518^th	945	45.2%
2021	31.45	641^st	923	30.6%
2022	35.23	645^th	947	31.9%
2023	38.31	619^th	974	36.4%
2024	49.74	533^rd	989	46.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	48.26	536^th	897	40.2%
2019	45.59	590^th	917	35.7%
2021	34.27	618^th	910	32.1%
2022	32.11	655^th	925	29.2%
2023	38.23	620^th	943	34.3%
2024	32.19	660^th	942	29.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	28.42	512^th	643	20.4%
2019	34.18	465^th	658	29.3%
2022	26.33	454^th	565	19.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.14	291^st	521	44.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	50.41	512^th	916	44.1%
2019	51.37	517^th	933	44.6%
2021	30.15	650^th	924	29.7%
2022	33.19	650^th	946	31.3%
2023	38.20	623^rd	963	35.3%
2024	36.15	637^th	958	33.5%

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Rank History for White students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	34.45	570^th	781	27.0%
2019	31.38	619^th	796	22.2%
2021	18.57	669^th	781	14.3%
2022	18.19	694^th	809	14.2%
2023	23.74	658^th	805	18.3%
2024	18.96	681^st	795	14.3%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cambridge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	402	20	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1989	417	19	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1990	437	12	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1991	451	15	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1992	458	24	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1993	463	30	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1994	500	24	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
1995	416	20	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1996	416	20	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1997	414	23	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
1998	386	25	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1999	404	15	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2000	402	9	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	418
2001	385	17	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	408
2002	401	32	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	14	453
2003	401	32	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	14	453
2004	555	42	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	21	627
2005	554	38	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	19	624
2006	526	38	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	19	595
2007	520	33	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	23	588
2008	517	35	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	26	584
2009	516	41	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	21	587
2010	501	35	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	17	560
2011	511	27	2	3	0	0	14	0	557
2012	513	25	3	2	1	0	16	0	560
2013	486	17	2	7	0	0	17	0	529
2014	442	15	1	8	0	0	14	0	480
2015	408	15	1	10	0	0	17	0	451
2016	416	11	0	6	0	0	26	0	459
2017	418	10	1	6	1	0	19	0	455
2018	452	7	2	4	0	0	18	0	483
2019	430	8	1	3	0	0	10	0	452
2020	411	6	0	3	0	0	14	0	434
2021	414	7	0	2	0	0	10	0	433
2022	409	3	0	3	0	0	8	0	423
2023	383	5	1	10	0	0	10	0	409
2024	371	3	0	11	1	0	16	0	402

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 Cambridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	424	28.0	15.1	0
1989	442	28.0	15.7	n/a
1990	451	27.5	16.4	n/a
1991	470	27.0	17.4	n/a
1992	486	27.0	18.0	32.7
1993	500	27.5	18.2	38.6
1994	531	29.0	18.3	36.2
1995	443	30.5	14.5	0
1996	443	30.5	14.5	0
1997	441	33.1	13.3	33.6
1998	415	30.2	13.7	30.6
1999	424	29.7	14.3	38
2000	418	30.7	13.6	40.2
2001	408	31.2	13.1	38.7
2002	453	31.5	14.4	47.6
2003	453	31.5	14.4	47.6
2004	627	42.9	14.6	49.2
2005	624	43.9	14.2	54.2
2006	595	42.2	14.1	65.1
2007	588	38.8	15.2	58.6
2008	584	31.0	18.8	n/a
2009	587	35.0	16.8	69.1
2010	560	35.0	15.9	65.9
2011	557	33.0	16.8	64.5
2012	560	29.5	18.9	64.6
2013	529	30.0	17.6	61.1
2014	480	34.0	14.1	63.1
2015	451	n/a	n/a	60.3
2016	459	30.0	15.3	63.4
2017	455	30.0	15.1	58.2
2018	483	30.1	16.0	64.8
2019	452	26.2	17.2	65.7
2020	434	25.2	17.1	59.7
2021	433	26.0	16.6	n/a
2022	423	26.2	16.1	n/a
2023	409	25.0	16.3	55
2024	402	30.1	13.3	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 Cambridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	424	28.0	15.1	0
1989	442	28.0	15.7	n/a
1990	451	27.5	16.4	n/a
1991	470	27.0	17.4	n/a
1992	486	27.0	18.0	32.7
1993	500	27.5	18.2	38.6
1994	531	29.0	18.3	36.2
1995	443	30.5	14.5	0
1996	443	30.5	14.5	0
1997	441	33.1	13.3	33.6
1998	415	30.2	13.7	30.6
1999	424	29.7	14.3	38
2000	418	30.7	13.6	40.2
2001	408	31.2	13.1	38.7
2002	453	31.5	14.4	47.6
2003	453	31.5	14.4	47.6
2004	627	42.9	14.6	49.2
2005	624	43.9	14.2	54.2
2006	595	42.2	14.1	65.1
2007	588	38.8	15.2	58.6
2008	584	31.0	18.8	n/a
2009	587	35.0	16.8	69.1
2010	560	35.0	15.9	65.9
2011	557	33.0	16.8	64.5
2012	560	29.5	18.9	64.6
2013	529	30.0	17.6	61.1
2014	480	34.0	14.1	63.1
2015	451	n/a	n/a	60.3
2016	459	30.0	15.3	63.4
2017	455	30.0	15.1	58.2
2018	483	30.1	16.0	64.8
2019	452	26.2	17.2	65.7
2020	434	25.2	17.1	59.7
2021	433	26.0	16.6	n/a
2022	423	26.2	16.1	n/a
2023	409	25.0	16.3	55
2024	402	30.1	13.3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cambridge Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,677
2022	$10,166
2023	$10,539
2024	$11,257

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge 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 594^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 641^st of 1048 Middle schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Middle School)	60.6	50	10.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge City)	60.6	50	10.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Middle School)	56.1	45.5	10.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge City)	56.1	45.5	10.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Middle School)	46.6	31.5	15.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge City)	46.6	31.5	15.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Middle School)	61.6	55.8	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge City)	61.6	55.8	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Cambridge Middle School)	69.6	57.4	12.2%
8th Grade Science (Cambridge City)	69.6	57.4	12.2%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Middle School)	46.6	38.9	7.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge City)	46.6	38.9	7.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Middle School)	53.4	43	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge City)	53.4	43	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	452	409	9.5%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	430	383	10.9%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.7%	55%	10.7%

Schools Near Cambridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)					Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)					Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Cambridge Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Deerpath Dr	Cambridge	43725	Guernsey County	Cambridge City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 435-1140	402	30	13.3		371 (92.3%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	39	667^th of 1046 public middle schools	36.2%		42.8	641^st of 1048 public middle schools	38.8%	26		46.2			43.5	37.4	42.6			44.7	44.4	36.1	90.9	$11,257
Meadowbrook Middle School	Public	6-8	58607 Marietta Rd	Byesville	43723	Guernsey County	Rolling Hills Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 685-2561	334	17	19.6		322 (96.4%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	51	571^st of 1046 public middle schools	45.4%		54.7	537^th of 1048 public middle schools	48.8%	34		62.6			25.2	45.0	41.3			43.5	65.0	60.6	97.2	$10,760
Buckeye Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	65553 Wintergreen Rd	Lore City	43755	Guernsey County	East Guernsey Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 489-5100	236	15	16.0		229 (97.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	57.5	503^rd of 1046 public middle schools	51.9%		71.8	297^th of 1048 public middle schools	71.7%	206		71.4			30.1	60.9	54.5			44.6	65.6	49.4		$14,240
East Muskingum Middle School	Public	3-8	13120 John Glenn School Rd	New Concord	43762	Muskingum County	East Muskingum Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 826-7631	515	27	18.8	40.4%	488 (94.8%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	82.8	153^rd of 1046 public middle schools	85.4%		82.3	158^th of 1048 public middle schools	84.9%	5		79.7			79.1	72.7	67.4			68.6	78.5	63.4	100.0	$10,362
Newcomerstown Middle School	Public	6-8	325 W State St	Newcomerstown	43832	Tuscarawas County	Newcomerstown Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 498-8151	212	14	15.1	59.0%	194 (91.5%)	2 (0.9%)	10 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	61.9	443^rd of 1046 public middle schools	57.6%		60.3	463^rd of 1048 public middle schools	55.8%	20		82.4			46.0	36.7	59.6			47.6	60.0	68.5	90.9	$12,339
Ridgewood Middle School	Public	4-7	517 S Oak St	West Lafayette	43845	Coshocton County	Ridgewood Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 545-6335	388	20	19.1	64.2%	367 (94.6%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.8%)	58.2	489^th of 1046 public middle schools	53.3%		57	509^th of 1048 public middle schools	51.4%	20	84.8		75.3	61.6	60.6	54.3		61.8	76.8	49.0	57.6			$10,417

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