West Branch Middle School

Summary:

West Branch Middle School is a public middle school located in Beloit, Ohio, serving around 400 students in grades 3-7 and is part of the West Branch Local District, which is ranked 165 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Branch Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 87.7% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 64%. The school's performance in Mathematics is particularly strong, with 93.3% of 4th-grade students and 81.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. In English Language Arts, the school's performance is also impressive, with 84.9% of 4th-grade students and 78.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state averages.

West Branch Middle School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.5% in 2020-2021 to 14.7% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Southeast Junior High School (29.8% in 2023-2024) and Alliance Middle School (34.2% in 2023-2024). The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14:1 in 2022-2023 to 15.9:1 in 2020-2021, which is lower than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 3-7

 14409 Beloit Snodes Rd
       Beloit, OH  44609-9533


(330) 938-4300

District: West Branch Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,964 Help


Students who attend West Branch Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Branch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  665

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details West Branch Middle School ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Branch Middle School ranks better than 76.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.73. (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 (96.2%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Branch Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Branch Middle School is $9,964.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Branch Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Branch Middle School 330th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See West Branch Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Branch Middle School 245th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See West Branch Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Branch Local:

SchoolDigger ranks West Branch Local 165th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Branch Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.51 330th 1577 79.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.41 195th 900 78.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.59 186th 1484 87.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.74 297th 1466 79.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.28 327th 1485 78.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.28 385th 1190 67.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Branch Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.85 90th 400 77.5%
2005 70.17 211th 692 69.5%
2006 73.29 192nd 732 73.8%
2007 78.63 150th 837 82.1%
2008 78.58 143rd 835 82.9%
2009 75.74 207th 858 75.9%
2010 76.36 189th 895 78.9%
2011 75.73 213th 925 77.0%
2012 73.13 286th 989 71.1%
2013 72.09 323rd 1001 67.7%
2014 73.85 271st 1008 73.1%
2015 71.87 294th 1035 71.6%
2016 77.90 199th 1050 81.0%
2017 76.00 236th 1038 77.3%
2018 73.00 271st 1010 73.2%
2019 74.80 258th 1050 75.4%
2021 76.79 236th 1037 77.2%
2022 64.89 380th 1017 62.6%
2023 55.90 525th 1048 49.9%
2024 75.73 245th 1046 76.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.78 434th 590 26.4%
2024 61.14 134th 563 76.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.04 198th 924 78.6%
2019 81.92 99th 945 89.5%
2021 69.04 245th 923 73.5%
2022 66.17 279th 947 70.5%
2023 47.91 526th 974 46.0%
2024 69.39 285th 989 71.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.89 219th 897 75.6%
2019 74.18 252nd 917 72.5%
2021 76.25 196th 910 78.5%
2022 66.47 322nd 925 65.2%
2023 56.38 446th 943 52.7%
2024 77.10 203rd 942 78.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.62 552nd 643 14.2%
2019 55.50 229th 658 65.2%
2021 31.80 402nd 576 30.2%
2022 28.08 436th 565 22.8%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.51 370th 521 29.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.87 319th 916 65.2%
2019 74.51 237th 933 74.6%
2021 74.56 219th 924 76.3%
2022 58.90 392nd 946 58.6%
2023 48.53 536th 963 44.3%
2024 71.71 256th 958 73.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Branch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.33 317th 781 59.4%
2019 65.43 281st 796 64.7%
2021 64.98 274th 781 64.9%
2022 50.78 403rd 809 50.2%
2023 39.20 537th 805 33.3%
2024 64.16 287th 795 63.9%
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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.

West Branch Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for West Branch Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 629 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1989 638 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1990 619 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1991 593 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1992 607 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1993 602 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1994 642 3 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 620 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1996 620 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1997 414 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 424 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 406 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 391 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 386 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 419 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 419 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 595 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 594 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 1 600
2006 616 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 4 622
2007 614 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 4 622
2008 583 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 10 597
2009 578 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 10 593
2010 545 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 15 565
2011 550 2 1 2 0 0 12 0 567
2012 508 4 1 0 0 0 15 0 528
2013 682 3 0 3 0 0 9 0 697
2014 686 2 0 1 0 0 9 0 698
2015 734 4 3 4 2 0 10 0 757
2016 714 3 3 11 0 0 15 0 746
2017 699 1 4 8 0 0 18 0 730
2018 687 2 3 6 0 0 23 0 721
2019 667 0 3 10 0 0 20 0 700
2020 650 0 4 8 0 0 18 0 680
2021 375 1 3 10 0 0 16 0 405
2022 383 4 2 9 0 0 15 0 413
2023 375 3 0 11 0 0 11 0 400
2024 640 2 3 8 0 0 12 0 665

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 West Branch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 630 32.0 19.6 0
1989 639 32.0 19.9 n/a
1990 623 32.7 19.0 n/a
1991 594 33.0 18.0 n/a
1992 610 30.0 20.3 12.5
1993 606 30.0 20.2 13.5
1994 652 31.0 21.0 13.8
1995 625 31.0 20.2 14.4
1996 625 31.0 20.2 14.4
1997 419 24.0 17.5 21.2
1998 429 24.0 17.9 15.4
1999 410 24.0 17.1 28.5
2000 396 24.0 16.5 33.3
2001 390 24.0 16.3 30.8
2002 420 24.0 17.5 36.4
2003 420 24.0 17.5 36.4
2004 600 32.0 18.8 28.7
2005 600 33.0 18.2 52.1
2006 622 34.0 18.3 47.4
2007 622 33.0 18.8 47.2
2008 597 32.0 18.7 n/a
2009 593 33.0 18.0 49.7
2010 565 33.3 16.9 58.5
2011 567 35.5 15.9 56.8
2012 528 39.0 13.5 36.4
2013 697 52.5 13.2 40.9
2014 698 51.3 13.5 44.4
2015 757 n/a n/a 39.6
2016 746 41.0 18.1 39.1
2017 730 37.6 19.3 41.8
2018 721 40.0 17.9 46.3
2019 700 32.0 21.8 44.4
2020 680 33.9 20.0 40.4
2021 405 25.4 15.9 n/a
2022 413 27.3 15.1 n/a
2023 400 28.4 14.0 63.5
2024 665 39.3 16.9 53.7

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 West Branch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 630 32.0 19.6 0
1989 639 32.0 19.9 n/a
1990 623 32.7 19.0 n/a
1991 594 33.0 18.0 n/a
1992 610 30.0 20.3 12.5
1993 606 30.0 20.2 13.5
1994 652 31.0 21.0 13.8
1995 625 31.0 20.2 14.4
1996 625 31.0 20.2 14.4
1997 419 24.0 17.5 21.2
1998 429 24.0 17.9 15.4
1999 410 24.0 17.1 28.5
2000 396 24.0 16.5 33.3
2001 390 24.0 16.3 30.8
2002 420 24.0 17.5 36.4
2003 420 24.0 17.5 36.4
2004 600 32.0 18.8 28.7
2005 600 33.0 18.2 52.1
2006 622 34.0 18.3 47.4
2007 622 33.0 18.8 47.2
2008 597 32.0 18.7 n/a
2009 593 33.0 18.0 49.7
2010 565 33.3 16.9 58.5
2011 567 35.5 15.9 56.8
2012 528 39.0 13.5 36.4
2013 697 52.5 13.2 40.9
2014 698 51.3 13.5 44.4
2015 757 n/a n/a 39.6
2016 746 41.0 18.1 39.1
2017 730 37.6 19.3 41.8
2018 721 40.0 17.9 46.3
2019 700 32.0 21.8 44.4
2020 680 33.9 20.0 40.4
2021 405 25.4 15.9 n/a
2022 413 27.3 15.1 n/a
2023 400 28.4 14.0 63.5
2024 665 39.3 16.9 53.7

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 West Branch Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,914
2022 $12,047
2023 $12,657
2024 $9,964

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Branch Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 258th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 525th of 1048 Middle schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (West Branch Middle School)8387.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (West Branch Local)8385.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Branch Middle School)74.884.8
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Branch Local)74.883
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch Middle School)76.972.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch Local)76.972.4
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Branch Middle School)74.159.1
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Branch Local)73.759
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch Middle School)55.651.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch Local)55.651.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Branch Middle School)8048
 32%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Branch Local)8047.6
 32.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch Middle School)71.956.2
 15.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch Local)71.956.6
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700400
 42.9%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White667375
 43.8%
Two or More Races2011
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%63.5%
 19.1%


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Students at West Branch Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

West Branch Middle School ranks 245th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Branch Middle School usually go on to attend West Branch High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 665 students attended West Branch Middle School.


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