Johnstown Middle School

Summary:

Johnstown Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Johnstown, Ohio, with a student population of 398 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Johnstown-Monroe Local District, which is ranked 129 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Johnstown Middle School consistently performs well above the state average on Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 80.8% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. In Mathematics, the school had 77.3% of 6th-grade students, 74.3% of 7th-grade students, and 66.3% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Ohio middle schools for the past several years, and has shown impressive performance across various student subgroups, including low-socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Heritage Middle School and Licking Heights Middle School, Johnstown Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in core subject areas. The school has also consistently achieved a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course exam, significantly outpacing the state and local district averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 401 S Oregon St
       Johnstown, OH  43031-1036


(740) 967-8766

District: Johnstown-Monroe Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,239 Help


Students who attend Johnstown Middle School usually attend:

High:    Johnstown High School

Feeder schools for Johnstown Middle School:

Elementary:    Johnstown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Two or more races:
7.8%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.8% Help


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Compare Details Johnstown Middle School ranks better than 89.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.62. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnstown Middle School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnstown Middle School is $12,239.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnstown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnstown Middle School 114th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Johnstown Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Johnstown-Monroe Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnstown-Monroe Local 129th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Johnstown Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.95 179th 400 55.3%
2005 52.70 391st 692 43.5%
2006 61.64 344th 732 53.0%
2007 64.44 364th 837 56.5%
2008 57.27 460th 835 44.9%
2009 60.96 436th 858 49.2%
2010 70.99 312th 895 65.1%
2011 74.08 249th 925 73.1%
2012 77.56 180th 989 81.8%
2013 77.98 175th 1001 82.5%
2014 77.50 180th 1008 82.1%
2015 79.30 189th 1035 81.7%
2016 85.33 114th 1050 89.1%
2017 83.67 125th 1038 88.0%
2018 72.43 284th 1010 71.9%
2019 76.99 229th 1050 78.2%
2021 83.97 142nd 1037 86.3%
2022 83.10 139th 1017 86.3%
2023 84.03 135th 1048 87.1%
2024 85.62 114th 1046 89.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.43 24th 245 90.2%
2024 83.42 33rd 254 87.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.97 163rd 590 72.4%
2024 69.91 84th 563 85.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.34 482nd 924 47.8%
2019 56.92 452nd 945 52.2%
2021 67.72 262nd 923 71.6%
2022 72.01 203rd 947 78.6%
2023 80.07 126th 974 87.1%
2024 86.12 63rd 989 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.32 372nd 897 58.5%
2019 76.13 228th 917 75.1%
2021 81.00 139th 910 84.7%
2022 80.15 153rd 925 83.5%
2023 82.59 116th 943 87.7%
2024 86.04 89th 942 90.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.49 461st 643 28.3%
2019 33.05 471st 658 28.4%
2021 65.45 121st 576 79.0%
2022 40.73 312th 565 44.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.40 174th 521 66.6%
2021 63.60 99th 274 63.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.60 189th 916 79.4%
2019 77.51 191st 933 79.5%
2021 83.42 126th 924 86.4%
2022 81.31 149th 946 84.2%
2023 84.17 118th 963 87.7%
2024 83.77 124th 958 87.1%
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Rank History for White students at Johnstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.51 296th 781 62.1%
2019 69.87 242nd 796 69.6%
2021 77.50 155th 781 80.2%
2022 76.38 167th 809 79.4%
2023 79.31 143rd 805 82.2%
2024 82.36 121st 795 84.8%
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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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Open Quote One of the most horrible principles in licking county . My family was warned about the middle school principal when coming to this town, but gave the benefit of the doubt , but boy was the community right . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Johnstown Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 310 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1990 316 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1991 319 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1992 296 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1993 283 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 294 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 300
1995 289 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 295
1996 289 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 295
1997 304 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 324 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 332 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2000 343 2 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 308 2 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 328 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 1 335
2003 328 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 1 335
2004 343 2 0 2 4 n/a n/a 2 353
2005 376 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 2 384
2006 375 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 3 384
2007 387 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 395
2008 391 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 400
2009 399 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 3 408
2010 385 1 2 3 1 n/a n/a 5 397
2011 397 0 1 3 0 0 6 0 407
2012 369 1 2 4 0 0 8 0 384
2013 364 1 1 7 1 0 4 0 378
2014 335 1 2 8 1 0 5 0 352
2015 319 0 3 15 3 0 4 0 344
2016 328 0 5 15 3 0 3 0 354
2017 334 0 7 21 3 0 7 0 372
2018 355 1 3 17 2 0 13 0 391
2019 360 1 2 15 1 0 13 0 392
2020 356 2 1 12 0 0 12 0 383
2021 357 4 2 10 1 0 22 0 396
2022 345 4 3 9 1 0 23 0 385
2023 339 7 6 9 0 0 37 0 398
2024 352 9 7 19 1 0 33 0 421

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 Johnstown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 20.0 16.1 0
1989 314 19.0 16.5 n/a
1990 319 17.5 18.2 n/a
1991 321 17.0 18.8 n/a
1992 297 17.5 16.9 7.4
1993 290 16.5 17.6 7.6
1994 300 18.0 16.7 4.3
1995 295 19.5 15.1 6.8
1996 295 19.5 15.1 6.8
1997 309 18.0 17.2 11
1998 327 16.5 19.8 6.7
1999 336 17.6 19.1 11.3
2000 350 20.0 17.5 10.3
2001 314 21.0 15.0 9.2
2002 335 22.0 15.2 10.8
2003 335 22.0 15.2 10.8
2004 353 22.0 16.0 12
2005 384 21.0 18.3 13.1
2006 384 21.6 17.8 14.7
2007 395 22.2 17.8 17
2008 400 21.3 18.8 n/a
2009 408 21.8 18.7 14.3
2010 397 20.7 19.1 18.9
2011 407 20.7 19.6 21.4
2012 384 22.7 16.8 27.6
2013 378 22.7 16.6 24.9
2014 352 23.0 15.2 23.9
2015 344 n/a n/a 22.1
2016 354 23.0 15.3 23.7
2017 372 22.5 16.5 25.3
2018 391 21.5 18.1 21.2
2019 392 23.5 16.6 19.4
2020 383 23.0 16.6 19.6
2021 396 22.0 18.0 n/a
2022 385 23.0 16.7 n/a
2023 398 23.0 17.3 20.4
2024 421 23.5 17.9 26.8

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 Johnstown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 20.0 16.1 0
1989 314 19.0 16.5 n/a
1990 319 17.5 18.2 n/a
1991 321 17.0 18.8 n/a
1992 297 17.5 16.9 7.4
1993 290 16.5 17.6 7.6
1994 300 18.0 16.7 4.3
1995 295 19.5 15.1 6.8
1996 295 19.5 15.1 6.8
1997 309 18.0 17.2 11
1998 327 16.5 19.8 6.7
1999 336 17.6 19.1 11.3
2000 350 20.0 17.5 10.3
2001 314 21.0 15.0 9.2
2002 335 22.0 15.2 10.8
2003 335 22.0 15.2 10.8
2004 353 22.0 16.0 12
2005 384 21.0 18.3 13.1
2006 384 21.6 17.8 14.7
2007 395 22.2 17.8 17
2008 400 21.3 18.8 n/a
2009 408 21.8 18.7 14.3
2010 397 20.7 19.1 18.9
2011 407 20.7 19.6 21.4
2012 384 22.7 16.8 27.6
2013 378 22.7 16.6 24.9
2014 352 23.0 15.2 23.9
2015 344 n/a n/a 22.1
2016 354 23.0 15.3 23.7
2017 372 22.5 16.5 25.3
2018 391 21.5 18.1 21.2
2019 392 23.5 16.6 19.4
2020 383 23.0 16.6 19.6
2021 396 22.0 18.0 n/a
2022 385 23.0 16.7 n/a
2023 398 23.0 17.3 20.4
2024 421 23.5 17.9 26.8

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 Johnstown Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,624
2022 $12,016
2023 $11,522
2024 $12,239

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnstown Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 135th of 1048 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Johnstown Middle School)75.266.2
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Johnstown-Monroe Local)75.266.2
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Johnstown Middle School)64.377.2
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Johnstown-Monroe Local)64.377.2
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Johnstown Middle School)68.578.8
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Johnstown-Monroe Local)68.578.2
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Johnstown Middle School)72.878.2
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Johnstown-Monroe Local)72.877.5
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Johnstown Middle School)80.683.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Johnstown-Monroe Local)80.683.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Johnstown Middle School)77.162.8
 14.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Johnstown-Monroe Local)77.162.8
 14.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Johnstown Middle School)76.982.3
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Johnstown-Monroe Local)76.982.3
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Johnstown Middle School)96.4100
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Johnstown-Monroe Local)68.172.7
 4.6%
   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 Students392398
 1.5%
African American17
 600%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic159
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White360339
 5.8%
Two or More Races1337
 184.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.4%20.4%
 1%


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Johnstown Middle School ranks 114th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended Johnstown Middle School.

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

Students at Johnstown Middle School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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