Harmon Middle School

Summary:

Harmon Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school located in Aurora, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 695 students. The school is part of the Aurora City School District, which is ranked 31st out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmon Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 8th and 35th over the past decade. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Harmon Middle School excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly for its performance with female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, special education, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students. Additionally, the school has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.7% to 11.1% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the state average and many of the nearby schools.

Harmon Middle School outperforms many of the surrounding middle schools in the region, including Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School, Chagrin Falls Middle School, Hudson Middle School, Solon Middle School, and Streetsboro Middle School. Harmon's students consistently achieve higher proficiency rates on state assessments across all subject areas, with exceptional performance in both mathematics and English language arts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 130 Aurora Hudson Rd
       Aurora, OH  44202-9234


(330) 562-3375

District: Aurora City

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,973 Help


Students who attend Harmon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Aurora High School

Feeder schools for Harmon Middle School:

Elementary:    Craddock Elementary School
    Leighton Elementary School
    Miller Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  688

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.3%
Asian:
11.0%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harmon Middle School ranks better than 97.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.68. (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 (77.3%), Asian (11%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmon Middle School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmon Middle School is $12,973.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harmon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmon Middle School 30th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Harmon Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Aurora City:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora City 31st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harmon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.99 14th 400 96.5%
2005 86.50 45th 692 93.5%
2006 85.87 26th 732 96.4%
2007 85.03 48th 837 94.3%
2008 89.80 7th 835 99.2%
2009 89.46 10th 858 98.8%
2010 88.33 14th 895 98.4%
2011 87.58 14th 925 98.5%
2012 86.58 16th 989 98.4%
2013 88.00 16th 1001 98.4%
2014 86.99 11th 1008 98.9%
2015 93.43 8th 1035 99.2%
2016 93.88 11th 1050 99.0%
2017 91.15 27th 1038 97.4%
2018 92.60 12th 1010 98.8%
2019 91.98 17th 1050 98.4%
2021 91.44 44th 1037 95.8%
2022 92.72 25th 1017 97.5%
2023 91.56 35th 1048 96.7%
2024 92.68 30th 1046 97.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.67 27th 590 95.4%
2024 92.91 15th 563 97.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.45 11th 924 98.8%
2019 82.52 91st 945 90.4%
2021 88.82 48th 923 94.8%
2022 93.40 26th 947 97.3%
2023 90.64 33rd 974 96.6%
2024 90.13 37th 989 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.65 8th 897 99.1%
2019 88.67 41st 917 95.5%
2021 89.49 49th 910 94.6%
2022 91.32 27th 925 97.1%
2023 89.62 34th 943 96.4%
2024 91.95 27th 942 97.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.80 12th 643 98.1%
2019 94.36 11th 658 98.3%
2021 87.04 30th 576 94.8%
2022 96.01 4th 565 99.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.88 126th 521 75.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.64 16th 916 98.3%
2019 94.00 12th 933 98.7%
2021 92.91 27th 924 97.1%
2022 93.83 14th 946 98.5%
2023 93.25 21st 963 97.8%
2024 93.85 16th 958 98.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.33 7th 73 90.4%
2021 73.94 17th 69 75.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.17 17th 385 95.6%
2022 97.33 10th 413 97.6%
2024 86.20 34th 429 92.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.99 1st 192 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Harmon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.43 16th 781 98.0%
2019 90.09 27th 796 96.6%
2021 90.31 37th 781 95.3%
2022 91.51 26th 809 96.8%
2023 89.25 40th 805 95.0%
2024 91.38 29th 795 96.4%
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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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harmon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 438 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1989 422 8 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1990 468 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 481 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 513 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 540 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 535 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1995 554 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 554 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 569 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1998 588 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 666 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 711 7 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 757 11 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2002 609 16 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 609 16 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 625 20 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 652
2005 644 29 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2006 666 25 10 3 1 n/a n/a 4 709
2007 683 32 7 3 1 n/a n/a 3 729
2008 708 32 10 2 0 n/a n/a 6 758
2009 715 22 13 2 0 n/a n/a 7 759
2010 715 22 14 4 0 n/a n/a 9 764
2011 682 24 14 5 0 0 9 0 734
2012 647 30 10 6 0 0 9 0 702
2013 640 26 14 8 0 1 8 0 697
2014 607 29 21 10 0 1 5 0 673
2015 609 27 23 15 0 0 15 0 689
2016 603 24 20 15 0 0 20 0 682
2017 601 18 33 23 0 1 18 0 694
2018 580 18 40 28 0 1 10 0 677
2019 571 21 42 29 0 0 13 0 676
2020 572 27 42 23 0 0 18 0 682
2021 575 28 43 27 0 0 25 0 698
2022 589 29 39 26 0 0 23 0 706
2023 561 28 55 26 0 1 24 0 695
2024 532 30 76 27 0 1 22 0 688

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 Harmon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 23.0 19.4 0
1989 437 21.0 20.8 n/a
1990 477 22.5 21.2 n/a
1991 492 23.2 21.2 n/a
1992 518 25.5 20.3 2.3
1993 548 26.9 20.4 4
1994 546 26.3 20.8 3.8
1995 563 27.2 20.7 4.8
1996 563 27.2 20.7 4.8
1997 581 29.2 19.9 3.1
1998 598 29.8 20.1 3
1999 679 32.5 20.9 3.2
2000 728 38.1 19.1 2.2
2001 780 40.8 19.1 2.6
2002 633 36.7 17.2 3.6
2003 633 36.7 17.2 3.6
2004 652 35.9 18.2 5.4
2005 680 38.8 17.5 5.1
2006 709 39.6 17.9 5.8
2007 729 41.5 17.6 5.2
2008 758 42.0 18.0 n/a
2009 759 40.7 18.6 8.1
2010 764 41.8 18.2 9.8
2011 734 39.8 18.4 12.5
2012 702 39.1 17.9 10.1
2013 697 40.0 17.4 9.5
2014 673 38.6 17.4 9.1
2015 689 n/a n/a 10.4
2016 682 34.0 20.0 9.4
2017 694 36.0 19.2 8.2
2018 677 35.1 19.2 6.8
2019 676 36.1 18.6 6.1
2020 682 35.3 19.3 6.9
2021 698 36.1 19.2 n/a
2022 706 37.4 18.8 n/a
2023 695 38.2 18.1 5.6
2024 688 38.5 17.8 9.3

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 Harmon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 23.0 19.4 0
1989 437 21.0 20.8 n/a
1990 477 22.5 21.2 n/a
1991 492 23.2 21.2 n/a
1992 518 25.5 20.3 2.3
1993 548 26.9 20.4 4
1994 546 26.3 20.8 3.8
1995 563 27.2 20.7 4.8
1996 563 27.2 20.7 4.8
1997 581 29.2 19.9 3.1
1998 598 29.8 20.1 3
1999 679 32.5 20.9 3.2
2000 728 38.1 19.1 2.2
2001 780 40.8 19.1 2.6
2002 633 36.7 17.2 3.6
2003 633 36.7 17.2 3.6
2004 652 35.9 18.2 5.4
2005 680 38.8 17.5 5.1
2006 709 39.6 17.9 5.8
2007 729 41.5 17.6 5.2
2008 758 42.0 18.0 n/a
2009 759 40.7 18.6 8.1
2010 764 41.8 18.2 9.8
2011 734 39.8 18.4 12.5
2012 702 39.1 17.9 10.1
2013 697 40.0 17.4 9.5
2014 673 38.6 17.4 9.1
2015 689 n/a n/a 10.4
2016 682 34.0 20.0 9.4
2017 694 36.0 19.2 8.2
2018 677 35.1 19.2 6.8
2019 676 36.1 18.6 6.1
2020 682 35.3 19.3 6.9
2021 698 36.1 19.2 n/a
2022 706 37.4 18.8 n/a
2023 695 38.2 18.1 5.6
2024 688 38.5 17.8 9.3

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 Harmon Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,361
2022 $11,101
2023 $12,288
2024 $12,973

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmon Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 1048 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Harmon Middle School)86.976.4
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aurora City)8776.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harmon Middle School)81.682.3
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora City)81.682.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harmon Middle School)84.976.7
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora City)84.476.4
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harmon Middle School)95.796.6
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora City)95.796.6
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Harmon Middle School)94.491
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Aurora City)94.191
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harmon Middle School)96.882.3
 14.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora City)95.982.4
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harmon Middle School)86.887.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora City)86.987.4
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676695
 2.8%
African American2128
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian4255
 31%
Hispanic2926
 10.3%
Pacific Islander01
White571561
 1.8%
Two or More Races1324
 84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%5.6%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmon Middle School

Students at Harmon Middle School are 77% White, 11% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Harmon Middle School usually go on to attend Aurora High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 688 students attended Harmon Middle School.

Yes! Harmon Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 30th of 1046 Ohio middle schools.


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