Black River Education Center Middle School

Summary:

Black River Education Center Middle School is a public middle school located in Sullivan, Ohio, serving 215 students in grades 6-8 and part of the New London Local school district.

The school has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Ohio middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. Its academic performance on state tests is generally higher than the state average, particularly in Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts. The school also has a strong program for gifted and talented students, ranking in the top 25% of Ohio middle schools in this category in 2022-2023. However, the school faces challenges in supporting its special education and disabled student populations, ranking in the bottom half of Ohio middle schools in these categories.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Norwayne Middle School, Buckeye Intermediate School, and Buckeye Junior High School, Black River Education Center Middle School generally performs better on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's spending per student of $11,953 in 2018-2019 is also higher than the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 257 County Road 40
       Sullivan, OH  44880-9731


(419) 736-3304

District: Black River Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,461 Help


Students who attend Black River Education Center Middle School usually attend:

High:    Black River High School

Feeder schools for Black River Education Center Middle School:

Elementary:    Black River Education Center Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  221

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Compare Details Black River Education Center Middle School ranks better than 76.8% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.93. (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 (91.9%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black River Education Center Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black River Education Center Middle School is $17,461.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black River Education Center Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black River Education Center Middle School 243rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Black River Education Center Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Black River Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Black River Local 273rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black River Education Center Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Black River Education Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.61 223rd 400 44.3%
2005 60.45 313th 692 54.8%
2006 74.42 176th 732 76.0%
2007 73.66 232nd 837 72.3%
2008 78.44 148th 835 82.3%
2009 77.02 179th 858 79.1%
2010 77.06 174th 895 80.6%
2011 80.00 129th 925 86.1%
2012 78.54 160th 989 83.8%
2013 75.80 229th 1001 77.1%
2014 77.40 182nd 1008 81.9%
2015 74.58 247th 1035 76.1%
2016 62.82 441st 1050 58.0%
2017 62.88 451st 1038 56.6%
2018 65.86 380th 1010 62.4%
2019 64.85 408th 1050 61.1%
2021 57.65 495th 1037 52.3%
2022 72.29 287th 1017 71.8%
2023 78.71 212th 1048 79.8%
2024 75.93 243rd 1046 76.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Black River Education Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.09 201st 590 65.9%
2024 31.45 395th 563 29.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black River Education Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.44 141st 924 84.7%
2019 78.71 138th 945 85.4%
2021 53.84 435th 923 52.9%
2022 49.30 492nd 947 48.0%
2023 68.84 264th 974 72.9%
2024 73.93 211th 989 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Black River Education Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.07 364th 897 59.4%
2019 61.08 426th 917 53.5%
2021 60.55 398th 910 56.3%
2022 70.84 269th 925 70.9%
2023 76.92 196th 943 79.2%
2024 73.53 249th 942 73.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Black River Education Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 465th 643 27.7%
2019 28.10 516th 658 21.6%
2021 37.48 336th 576 41.7%
2022 41.13 309th 565 45.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Black River Education Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.87 88th 521 83.1%
2021 54.12 161st 274 41.2%
2023 68.33 44th 173 74.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Black River Education Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.95 365th 916 60.2%
2019 65.88 343rd 933 63.2%
2021 47.76 508th 924 45.0%
2022 68.58 281st 946 70.3%
2023 77.74 184th 963 80.9%
2024 74.97 220th 958 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at Black River Education Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.38 377th 781 51.7%
2019 52.04 417th 796 47.6%
2021 40.69 504th 781 35.5%
2022 62.70 301st 809 62.8%
2023 72.50 208th 805 74.2%
2024 66.61 259th 795 67.4%
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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 Black River Education Center Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 384 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 409 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 394 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1992 419 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 429 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 418 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 419 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1996 419 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1997 988 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 996
1998 1021 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
1999 1081 9 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1100
2000 447 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 458 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 501 10 3 3 0 n/a n/a 1 518
2003 501 10 3 3 0 n/a n/a 1 518
2004 511 8 2 3 1 n/a n/a 3 528
2005 397 6 2 3 1 n/a n/a 4 413
2006 391 4 2 3 1 n/a n/a 7 408
2007 411 4 2 2 1 n/a n/a 6 426
2008 402 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 6 417
2009 370 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 3 380
2010 348 5 1 4 3 n/a n/a 4 365
2011 325 1 2 1 1 0 4 0 334
2012 344 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 350
2013 352 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 356
2014 312 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 315
2015 298 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 304
2016 280 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 287
2017 259 3 1 4 0 0 4 0 271
2018 259 1 1 7 0 0 1 0 269
2019 244 4 2 8 0 0 2 0 260
2020 247 2 1 6 0 0 2 0 258
2021 235 3 1 3 0 0 3 0 245
2022 228 3 0 5 0 0 3 0 239
2023 203 2 0 5 0 0 5 0 215
2024 203 2 0 11 0 0 5 0 221

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 Black River Education Center Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 19.0 20.5 0
1989 388 23.0 16.8 n/a
1990 416 23.8 17.4 n/a
1991 401 26.8 14.9 n/a
1992 425 27.4 15.5 15.3
1993 435 26.8 16.2 16.8
1994 421 28.0 15.0 13.1
1995 420 28.0 15.0 16
1996 420 28.0 15.0 16
1997 996 58.0 17.2 13.1
1998 1033 59.5 17.4 8.9
1999 1100 61.0 18.0 17.9
2000 456 66.0 6.9 45.2
2001 469 69.0 6.8 45.4
2002 518 70.0 7.4 51.8
2003 518 70.0 7.4 51.8
2004 528 65.0 8.1 51.6
2005 413 59.0 7.0 68.9
2006 408 31.0 13.2 76.1
2007 426 31.0 13.7 73.6
2008 417 29.0 14.4 n/a
2009 380 31.0 12.3 89.9
2010 365 26.5 13.7 100.3
2011 334 21.0 15.9 99.1
2012 350 22.5 15.5 99.1
2013 356 21.5 16.5 99.2
2014 315 20.0 15.7 99
2015 304 n/a n/a 99
2016 287 19.0 15.1 99
2017 271 19.0 14.2 98.9
2018 269 19.0 14.1 98.9
2019 260 18.0 14.4 98.8
2020 258 19.0 13.5 98.8
2021 245 19.0 12.8 n/a
2022 239 18.0 13.2 n/a
2023 215 18.0 11.9 98.6
2024 221 18.0 12.2 98.6

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 Black River Education Center Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 19.0 20.5 0
1989 388 23.0 16.8 n/a
1990 416 23.8 17.4 n/a
1991 401 26.8 14.9 n/a
1992 425 27.4 15.5 15.3
1993 435 26.8 16.2 16.8
1994 421 28.0 15.0 13.1
1995 420 28.0 15.0 16
1996 420 28.0 15.0 16
1997 996 58.0 17.2 13.1
1998 1033 59.5 17.4 8.9
1999 1100 61.0 18.0 17.9
2000 456 66.0 6.9 45.2
2001 469 69.0 6.8 45.4
2002 518 70.0 7.4 51.8
2003 518 70.0 7.4 51.8
2004 528 65.0 8.1 51.6
2005 413 59.0 7.0 68.9
2006 408 31.0 13.2 76.1
2007 426 31.0 13.7 73.6
2008 417 29.0 14.4 n/a
2009 380 31.0 12.3 89.9
2010 365 26.5 13.7 100.3
2011 334 21.0 15.9 99.1
2012 350 22.5 15.5 99.1
2013 356 21.5 16.5 99.2
2014 315 20.0 15.7 99
2015 304 n/a n/a 99
2016 287 19.0 15.1 99
2017 271 19.0 14.2 98.9
2018 269 19.0 14.1 98.9
2019 260 18.0 14.4 98.8
2020 258 19.0 13.5 98.8
2021 245 19.0 12.8 n/a
2022 239 18.0 13.2 n/a
2023 215 18.0 11.9 98.6
2024 221 18.0 12.2 98.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black River Education Center Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,953
2022 $14,806
2023 $16,778
2024 $17,461

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Black River Education Center 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 408th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 212th of 1048 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Black River Education Center Middle School)58.969.4
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Black River Local)61.571.6
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Education Center Middle School)5769.5
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Local)57.869.5
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Black River Education Center Middle School)68.950.6
 18.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Black River Local)69.150
 19.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Education Center Middle School)74.773.3
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Local)74.773.7
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Black River Education Center Middle School)8187.1
 6.1%
   8th Grade Science (Black River Local)79.185.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Black River Education Center Middle School)47.571.2
 23.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Black River Local)46.970.1
 23.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Education Center Middle School)66.375
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Local)66.374
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Black River Education Center Middle School)90.578.9
 11.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Black River Local)67.429.5
 37.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.149.1
 12%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students260215
 17.3%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White244203
 16.8%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%98.6%
 0.2%


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Students at Black River Education Center Middle School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Black River Education Center Middle School ranks 243rd of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Black River Education Center Middle School.

Students who attend Black River Education Center Middle School usually go on to attend Black River High School


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