Philo Junior High School

Summary:

Philo Junior High School is a public middle school in Philo, Ohio, serving 397 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Franklin Local District, which is ranked 533 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Philo Junior High School's performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools like Tri-Valley Middle School and East Muskingum Middle School. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 26.9% to 31.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. Additionally, Philo Junior High School serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.32% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

While Philo Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's student population is significantly more homogeneous, with 95.72% of students identifying as white, compared to nearby schools like Zanesville Middle School, which has a more diverse student body with 65.09% white students. These factors suggest the need for the school to examine its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, as well as its instructional practices and support for students, to ensure all learners have access to the same educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 225 Market St
       Philo, OH  43771-9703


(740) 674-5210

District: Franklin Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
593rd of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,116 Help


Students who attend Philo Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Philo High School

Feeder schools for Philo Junior High School:

Elementary:    Duncan Falls Elementary School
    Roseville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Compare Details Philo Junior High School ranks worse than 56.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.06. (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 (2.3%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philo Junior High School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philo Junior High School is $12,116.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Philo Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philo Junior High School 593rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Philo Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Franklin Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Local 533rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philo Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Philo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.83 250th 400 37.5%
2005 36.73 524th 692 24.3%
2006 51.21 467th 732 36.2%
2007 48.01 550th 837 34.3%
2008 41.46 613th 835 26.6%
2009 63.85 400th 858 53.4%
2010 54.23 559th 895 37.5%
2011 54.20 581st 925 37.2%
2012 59.78 545th 989 44.9%
2013 67.62 428th 1001 57.2%
2014 73.54 275th 1008 72.7%
2015 74.07 254th 1035 75.5%
2016 66.51 386th 1050 63.2%
2017 66.41 390th 1038 62.4%
2018 56.86 507th 1010 49.8%
2019 61.17 460th 1050 56.2%
2021 62.55 429th 1037 58.6%
2022 48.94 565th 1017 44.4%
2023 48.24 604th 1048 42.4%
2024 49.06 593rd 1046 43.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Philo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.76 502nd 590 14.9%
2024 27.71 435th 563 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.07 435th 924 52.9%
2019 57.83 437th 945 53.8%
2021 63.51 310th 923 66.4%
2022 40.55 595th 947 37.2%
2023 33.18 679th 974 30.3%
2024 43.78 596th 989 39.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Philo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.15 502nd 897 44.0%
2019 57.40 467th 917 49.1%
2021 60.90 393rd 910 56.8%
2022 51.78 489th 925 47.1%
2023 54.67 468th 943 50.4%
2024 47.26 546th 942 42.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Philo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.52 296th 643 54.0%
2019 48.95 296th 658 55.0%
2021 30.89 414th 576 28.1%
2022 22.05 496th 565 12.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Philo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.46 417th 521 20.0%
2019 62.41 58th 164 64.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Philo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.31 465th 916 49.2%
2019 61.29 388th 933 58.4%
2021 55.29 439th 924 52.5%
2022 37.13 618th 946 34.7%
2023 32.12 668th 963 30.6%
2024 42.27 581st 958 39.4%
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Rank History for White students at Philo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 527th 781 32.5%
2019 43.92 499th 796 37.3%
2021 43.41 478th 781 38.8%
2022 26.87 636th 809 21.4%
2023 27.66 637th 805 20.9%
2024 28.58 620th 795 22.0%
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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 Philo Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1989 289 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1990 259 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1991 270 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 284 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 270 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 277 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 285 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1996 285 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1997 294 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1998 318 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 436 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 413 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 420 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 410 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 414
2003 410 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 414
2004 427 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 428
2005 412 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 414
2006 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 401
2007 395 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 400
2008 412 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 6 422
2009 487 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 7 499
2010 510 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 3 522
2011 511 8 4 2 1 0 5 0 531
2012 493 6 3 0 1 0 5 0 508
2013 459 4 2 0 0 0 7 0 472
2014 432 3 2 0 0 0 7 0 444
2015 438 2 1 1 1 0 6 0 449
2016 450 7 1 1 1 0 8 0 468
2017 407 6 0 2 0 0 11 0 426
2018 423 6 0 2 0 0 16 0 447
2019 429 6 0 2 1 0 16 0 454
2020 452 3 0 3 1 0 18 0 477
2021 439 1 0 0 1 0 15 0 456
2022 407 2 1 1 0 0 18 0 429
2023 380 2 1 2 0 0 12 0 397
2024 383 2 1 3 0 0 9 0 398

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 Philo Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 14.0 19.4 0
1989 295 14.0 21.0 n/a
1990 262 14.0 18.7 n/a
1991 271 13.0 20.8 n/a
1992 286 13.0 22.0 16.8
1993 271 13.0 20.8 14.8
1994 282 13.0 21.7 13.1
1995 287 13.0 22.1 16
1996 287 13.0 22.1 16
1997 296 13.0 22.8 21.3
1998 320 14.0 22.9 19.1
1999 439 20.0 22.0 17.1
2000 415 19.0 21.8 26.3
2001 423 22.0 19.2 26
2002 414 21.8 19.0 32.8
2003 414 21.8 19.0 32.8
2004 428 21.8 19.6 33.5
2005 414 21.8 19.0 33.3
2006 401 21.8 18.4 37.2
2007 400 23.9 16.7 55.1
2008 422 21.9 19.3 n/a
2009 499 24.9 20.0 44.9
2010 522 23.8 21.9 49.5
2011 531 23.8 22.2 51
2012 508 22.7 22.3 52.8
2013 472 25.3 18.6 52.8
2014 444 25.6 17.3 50
2015 449 n/a n/a 47.4
2016 468 25.0 18.7 46.8
2017 426 24.9 17.1 48.1
2018 447 23.6 18.9 47.7
2019 454 24.1 18.8 47.8
2020 477 23.8 20.0 35.2
2021 456 25.2 18.0 n/a
2022 429 25.2 16.9 n/a
2023 397 26.0 15.2 42.3
2024 398 25.5 15.6 50.5

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 Philo Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 14.0 19.4 0
1989 295 14.0 21.0 n/a
1990 262 14.0 18.7 n/a
1991 271 13.0 20.8 n/a
1992 286 13.0 22.0 16.8
1993 271 13.0 20.8 14.8
1994 282 13.0 21.7 13.1
1995 287 13.0 22.1 16
1996 287 13.0 22.1 16
1997 296 13.0 22.8 21.3
1998 320 14.0 22.9 19.1
1999 439 20.0 22.0 17.1
2000 415 19.0 21.8 26.3
2001 423 22.0 19.2 26
2002 414 21.8 19.0 32.8
2003 414 21.8 19.0 32.8
2004 428 21.8 19.6 33.5
2005 414 21.8 19.0 33.3
2006 401 21.8 18.4 37.2
2007 400 23.9 16.7 55.1
2008 422 21.9 19.3 n/a
2009 499 24.9 20.0 44.9
2010 522 23.8 21.9 49.5
2011 531 23.8 22.2 51
2012 508 22.7 22.3 52.8
2013 472 25.3 18.6 52.8
2014 444 25.6 17.3 50
2015 449 n/a n/a 47.4
2016 468 25.0 18.7 46.8
2017 426 24.9 17.1 48.1
2018 447 23.6 18.9 47.7
2019 454 24.1 18.8 47.8
2020 477 23.8 20.0 35.2
2021 456 25.2 18.0 n/a
2022 429 25.2 16.9 n/a
2023 397 26.0 15.2 42.3
2024 398 25.5 15.6 50.5

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 Philo Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,199
2022 $10,640
2023 $11,898
2024 $12,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Philo Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 460th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 604th of 1048 Middle schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Philo Junior High School)73.650.4
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Local)7343.9
 29.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Philo Junior High School)60.153.8
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Local)58.447.3
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Philo Junior High School)54.638
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Local)54.637
 17.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Philo Junior High School)65.257.6
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Local)65.254.6
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Philo Junior High School)6655.4
 10.6%
   8th Grade Science (Franklin Local)6651.9
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Philo Junior High School)59.331.7
 27.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Local)59.328.8
 30.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Philo Junior High School)59.657
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Local)59.653.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Philo Junior High School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Franklin Local)7262.5
 9.5%
   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 Students454397
 12.6%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White429380
 11.4%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.8%42.3%
 5.5%


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Philo Junior High School ranks 593rd of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Philo Junior High School.

Students at Philo Junior High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.


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