Preble Shawnee Middle School

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Preble Shawnee Middle School ranks 635 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Preble Shawnee Middle School is a public middle school located in Camden, Ohio, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 426. The school is part of the Preble Shawnee Local School District, which is ranked 522 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Preble Shawnee Middle School's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 28.4% in 8th grade math to 77.7% in 5th grade English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 46.3% and 70.6%, respectively. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.1% in 2021-2022 to 26.7% in 2023-2024. Interestingly, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate is significantly higher than the district and state averages, reaching 100% in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Carlisle Junior High School, Eaton Middle School, and Madison Junior High, Preble Shawnee Middle School's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher proficiency rates on state tests and higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's student subgroup performance varies significantly, with its white students ranking in the bottom 20% of Ohio middle schools and its special education students ranking in the bottom 40%.

Detail:

Public 5-8

5495 Somers Gratis Rd
Camden, OH 45311-8720

(937) 452-4102

District: Preble Shawnee Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
635^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,388

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 432

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Preble Shawnee Middle School ranks worse than 60.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.85. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Preble Shawnee Middle School is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Preble Shawnee Middle School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Preble Shawnee Middle School is $8,388.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Preble Shawnee Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Preble Shawnee Middle School 635^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Preble Shawnee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Preble Shawnee Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Preble Shawnee Local 522^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Preble Shawnee Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Preble Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.35	644^th	1048	38.5%
2024	42.85	635^th	1046	39.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Preble Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.30	339^th	590	42.5%
2024	25.78	455^th	563	19.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Preble Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.49	685^th	974	29.7%
2024	32.74	680^th	989	31.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Preble Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.67	623^rd	943	33.9%
2024	40.85	597^th	942	36.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Preble Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.19	609^th	963	36.8%
2024	37.46	626^th	958	34.7%

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Rank History for White students at Preble Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.84	657^th	805	18.4%
2024	22.88	656^th	795	17.5%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Preble Shawnee Middle School

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	400	3	0	5	408
2023	417	2	1	6	426
2024	418	6	0	8	432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Preble Shawnee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	408	18.0	22.6	n/a
2023	426	18.1	23.4	n/a
2024	432	23.0	18.7	n/a

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 Preble Shawnee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	408	18.0	22.6	n/a
2023	426	18.1	23.4	n/a
2024	432	23.0	18.7	n/a

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 Preble Shawnee Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$6,977
2023	$8,169
2024	$8,388

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)					Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)					Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Preble Shawnee Middle School	Public	5-8	5495 Somers Gratis Rd	Camden	45311	Preble County	Preble Shawnee Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 452-4102	432	23	18.7		418 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	42.9	635^th of 1046 public middle schools	39.3%		42.3	644^th of 1048 public middle schools	38.5%	9	62.4	53.3		53.9	54.9	46.8	28.4		77.7	42.3	46.7	40.0	100.0	$8,388
Valley View Junior High School	Public	7-8	202 Jackson St	Farmersville	45325	Montgomery County	Valley View Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 855-6581	253	16	15.8	36.0%	233 (92.1%)	6 (2.4%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	62.5	435^th of 1046 public middle schools	58.4%		59	487^th of 1048 public middle schools	53.5%	52		72.7				60.5	29.1				68.9	55.6	97.9	$13,481
Twin Valley South Middle School	Public	7-8	100 Education Dr	West Alexandria	45381	Preble County	Twin Valley Community Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 839-4165	108	5	19.7		105 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51	573^rd of 1046 public middle schools	45.2%		46.9	614^th of 1048 public middle schools	41.4%	41		63.5				37.5	38.5				46.9	63.5	71.4	$14,536
Madison Junior High	Public	6-8	5797 W Alexandria Rd	Middletown	45042	Butler County	Madison Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(513) 420-4760	352	27	13.0		323 (91.8%)	7 (2.0%)	9 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	63.5	417^th of 1046 public middle schools	60.1%		60.4	462^nd of 1048 public middle schools	55.9%	45		67.3			59.5	57.4	36.6			69.8	75.7	40.2	100.0	$5,720
Eaton Middle School	Public	6-8	814 Camden Rd	Eaton	45320	Preble County	Eaton Community City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 456-2286	444	29	15.3	46.4%	408 (91.9%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	76.1	241^st of 1046 public middle schools	77.0%		69.7	325^th of 1048 public middle schools	69.0%	84		69.3			75.7	73.4	61.2			58.9	76.0	57.2	100.0	$10,974
Valley View Intermediate School	Public	4-6	64 Comstock St	Germantown	45327	Montgomery County	Valley View Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 855-4203	494	25	19.7	40.7%	458 (92.7%)	9 (1.8%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)								(n/a)	56.5		74.3	56.1	48.7			69.7	67.7	52.8				$16,776
Edgewood Middle School	Public	6-8	5005 Oxford State Rd	Trenton	45067	Butler County	Edgewood City School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(513) 867-7425	810	43	19.0	51.1%	685 (84.6%)	17 (2.1%)	43 (5.3%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	52 (6.4%)	48.2	598^th of 1046 public middle schools	42.8%		48.3	603^rd of 1048 public middle schools	42.5%	5		57.7			40.9	36.8	42.6			50.9	61.7	42.9	100.0	$10,450
Dixie Middle School	Public	5-8	200 S Fuls Rd	New Lebanon	45345	Montgomery County	New Lebanon Local School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 687-3508	319	23	13.8	58.0%	289 (90.6%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	54.3	536^th of 1046 public middle schools	48.8%		48.4	600^th of 1048 public middle schools	42.7%	64	86.2	68.6		59.1	40.8	48.6	57.1		77.3	43.4	58.3	46.5	91.3	$11,102
Carlisle Junior High School	Public	7-8	250 Jamaica Rd	Carlisle	45005	Warren County	Carlisle Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 746-3227	252	18	14.0	42.5%	233 (92.5%)	3 (1.2%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	74	270^th of 1046 public middle schools	74.2%		74	278^th of 1048 public middle schools	73.5%	8		74.6				67.9	56.5				66.1	63.2	94.4	$16,627
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School	Public	4-6	270 Jamaica Rd	Carlisle	45005	Warren County	Carlisle Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 746-8969	342	21	16.2	37.1%	319 (93.3%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)								(n/a)	71.0		70.4	53.8	45.7			67.2	78.5	56.0				$13,385

Frequently Asked Questions about Preble Shawnee Middle School

Is Preble Shawnee Middle School a good school?

Preble Shawnee Middle School ranks 635^th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Preble Shawnee Middle School?

Students at Preble Shawnee Middle School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Preble Shawnee Middle School in?

Preble Shawnee Local

How many students attend Preble Shawnee Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended Preble Shawnee Middle School.

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