National Trail Middle School

Summary:

National Trail Middle School is a public middle school located in New Paris, Ohio, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 305 students. The school is part of the Preble Shawnee Local School District, which is ranked 289 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

National Trail Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in various subject areas, including science, mathematics, and English language arts, across different grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate was 78.8%, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Preble Shawnee Middle School (23.4:1) and Eaton Middle School (15.6:1). Additionally, National Trail Middle School has shown exceptional performance in serving its special education and gifted student populations, ranking 44th out of 576 Ohio middle schools for its special education students in 2020-2021 and 122nd out of 164 Ohio middle schools for its gifted and talented students in 2018-2019.

When compared to nearby schools, National Trail Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as test scores and proficiency rates, particularly in science and mathematics. However, some nearby schools, such as Brookville Intermediate School and Butler Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and may serve as useful benchmarks for National Trail Middle School.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 6940 Oxford Gettysburg Rd
       New Paris, OH  45347-9065


(937) 437-3333

District: National Trail Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
438th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,542 Help


Students who attend National Trail Middle School usually attend:

High:    National Trail High School

Feeder schools for National Trail Middle School:

Elementary:    National Trail Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details National Trail Middle School ranks better than 58.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.23. (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 (90.2%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at National Trail Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at National Trail Middle School is $12,542.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

National Trail Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks National Trail Middle School 438th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See National Trail Middle School in the ranking list.)

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National Trail Local:

SchoolDigger ranks National Trail Local 289th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for National Trail Middle School

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Rank History for all students at National Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.54 319th 400 20.3%
2005 53.84 380th 692 45.1%
2006 57.61 394th 732 46.2%
2007 49.28 535th 837 36.1%
2008 31.85 661st 835 20.8%
2009 52.22 553rd 858 35.5%
2010 63.14 444th 895 50.4%
2011 49.22 632nd 925 31.7%
2012 62.51 506th 989 48.8%
2013 63.48 499th 1001 50.1%
2014 64.81 457th 1008 54.7%
2015 61.61 463rd 1035 55.3%
2016 55.92 535th 1050 49.0%
2017 66.61 386th 1038 62.8%
2018 57.85 489th 1010 51.6%
2019 60.95 467th 1050 55.5%
2021 60.45 455th 1037 56.1%
2022 52.56 524th 1017 48.5%
2023 59.62 479th 1048 54.3%
2024 62.23 438th 1046 58.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at National Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.50 296th 590 49.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at National Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.53 480th 924 48.1%
2019 64.59 332nd 945 64.9%
2021 53.59 437th 923 52.7%
2022 56.06 402nd 947 57.6%
2023 71.73 224th 974 77.0%
2024 67.22 315th 989 68.1%
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Rank History for Female students at National Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.59 508th 897 43.4%
2019 58.82 450th 917 50.9%
2021 55.58 445th 910 51.1%
2022 39.85 597th 925 35.5%
2023 57.91 429th 943 54.5%
2024 56.48 450th 942 52.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at National Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.50 342nd 643 46.8%
2019 78.18 65th 658 90.1%
2021 80.76 44th 576 92.4%
2022 48.43 230th 565 59.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at National Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.41 442nd 521 15.2%
2019 41.21 122nd 164 25.6%
2021 59.35 128th 274 53.3%
2022 40.71 184th 241 23.7%
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Rank History for Male students at National Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.56 436th 916 52.4%
2019 60.91 394th 933 57.8%
2021 56.43 428th 924 53.7%
2022 54.25 446th 946 52.9%
2023 55.24 460th 963 52.2%
2024 55.60 464th 958 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at National Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.08 491st 781 37.1%
2019 45.54 475th 796 40.3%
2021 41.37 499th 781 36.1%
2022 32.92 586th 809 27.6%
2023 46.01 469th 805 41.7%
2024 45.12 470th 795 40.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for National Trail Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1989 427 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 448 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 450 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 465 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1993 451 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 431 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 442 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 442 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 427 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 417 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1999 432 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2000 427 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 410 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 340 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 342
2003 340 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 342
2004 255 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 339 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 341
2006 326 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 330
2007 351 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 356
2008 341 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 4 348
2009 333 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 3 342
2010 338 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 7 351
2011 336 2 3 1 0 0 5 0 347
2012 323 1 2 1 1 0 4 0 332
2013 332 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 338
2014 334 1 1 2 2 0 3 0 343
2015 341 2 2 0 2 0 3 0 350
2016 328 2 1 1 1 0 2 0 335
2017 335 1 1 5 1 0 4 0 347
2018 311 1 2 3 1 0 4 0 322
2019 310 5 1 5 1 0 10 0 332
2020 298 3 1 8 1 0 10 0 321
2021 282 3 0 5 0 0 10 0 300
2022 283 1 4 8 0 2 14 0 312
2023 284 0 2 6 0 2 11 0 305
2024 267 2 4 11 0 1 11 0 296

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 National Trail Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 22.0 19.2 0
1989 431 20.0 21.5 n/a
1990 453 22.0 20.5 n/a
1991 454 22.0 20.6 n/a
1992 469 17.4 26.9 18.1
1993 455 22.0 20.7 21.8
1994 435 26.0 16.7 25.7
1995 446 25.3 17.6 16.1
1996 446 25.3 17.6 16.1
1997 429 26.3 16.3 16.8
1998 419 28.3 14.8 17.4
1999 434 21.5 20.2 24.9
2000 429 23.0 18.7 51.7
2001 410 23.6 17.4 52.2
2002 342 23.8 14.4 41.6
2003 342 23.8 14.4 41.6
2004 256 23.5 10.9 68.8
2005 341 23.1 14.8 71.2
2006 330 23.1 14.3 75.6
2007 356 24.4 14.6 80.5
2008 348 19.4 17.9 n/a
2009 342 19.4 17.6 93.2
2010 351 21.3 16.4 101.2
2011 347 18.4 18.8 87.9
2012 332 20.3 16.2 90.4
2013 338 20.3 16.5 90.5
2014 343 16.3 20.9 89.8
2015 350 n/a n/a 92
2016 335 14.0 23.9 81.8
2017 347 19.0 18.2 83.9
2018 322 20.0 16.1 76.1
2019 332 20.0 16.6 69.9
2020 321 20.0 16.0 74.1
2021 300 20.0 15.0 n/a
2022 312 19.0 16.4 n/a
2023 305 19.0 16.0 47.2
2024 296 24.0 12.3 70.6

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 National Trail Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 22.0 19.2 0
1989 431 20.0 21.5 n/a
1990 453 22.0 20.5 n/a
1991 454 22.0 20.6 n/a
1992 469 17.4 26.9 18.1
1993 455 22.0 20.7 21.8
1994 435 26.0 16.7 25.7
1995 446 25.3 17.6 16.1
1996 446 25.3 17.6 16.1
1997 429 26.3 16.3 16.8
1998 419 28.3 14.8 17.4
1999 434 21.5 20.2 24.9
2000 429 23.0 18.7 51.7
2001 410 23.6 17.4 52.2
2002 342 23.8 14.4 41.6
2003 342 23.8 14.4 41.6
2004 256 23.5 10.9 68.8
2005 341 23.1 14.8 71.2
2006 330 23.1 14.3 75.6
2007 356 24.4 14.6 80.5
2008 348 19.4 17.9 n/a
2009 342 19.4 17.6 93.2
2010 351 21.3 16.4 101.2
2011 347 18.4 18.8 87.9
2012 332 20.3 16.2 90.4
2013 338 20.3 16.5 90.5
2014 343 16.3 20.9 89.8
2015 350 n/a n/a 92
2016 335 14.0 23.9 81.8
2017 347 19.0 18.2 83.9
2018 322 20.0 16.1 76.1
2019 332 20.0 16.6 69.9
2020 321 20.0 16.0 74.1
2021 300 20.0 15.0 n/a
2022 312 19.0 16.4 n/a
2023 305 19.0 16.0 47.2
2024 296 24.0 12.3 70.6

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 National Trail Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,804
2022 $11,480
2023 $12,327
2024 $12,542

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

Impact of COVID-19 on National Trail Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 467th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 479th of 1048 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (National Trail Middle School)78.874.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (National Trail Local)78.874.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (National Trail Middle School)64.765.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (National Trail Local)64.765.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (National Trail Middle School)68.664.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (National Trail Local)68.664.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (National Trail Middle School)65.466.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (National Trail Local)65.466.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (National Trail Middle School)43.661.3
 17.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (National Trail Local)43.661.3
 17.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (National Trail Middle School)5023.3
 26.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (National Trail Local)5023.3
 26.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (National Trail Middle School)66.261.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (National Trail Local)66.261.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (National Trail Middle School)85.678.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (National Trail Local)85.678.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (National Trail Middle School)76.158.6
 17.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (National Trail Local)76.158.6
 17.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (National Trail Middle School)5650
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (National Trail Local)5650
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (National Trail Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (National Trail Local)52.448.6
 3.8%
   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 Students332305
 8.1%
African American50
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander02
White310284
 8.4%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.9%47.2%
 22.7%


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Students at National Trail Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended National Trail Middle School.

Students who attend National Trail Middle School usually go on to attend National Trail High School

National Trail Middle School ranks 438th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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