D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Martins Ferry Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 5000 Ayers Limestone Rd, Martins Ferry, OH 43935
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in Ohio
Growth
D
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
403
Students
enrolled
19.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (−1 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+6 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White61%66%reading -9 pts, math -6 pts40th percentile (list)
Black50%50%reading +12 pts, math +16 pts74th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%65%reading +8 pts, math +9 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income57%62%reading +10 pts, math +15 pts66th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5000 Ayers Limestone Rd
City Martins Ferry
ZIP Code 43935
District 3904434
NCES School ID 390443401270
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43935

Understanding the community around Martins Ferry Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,984
Per Capita Income $26,931
Poverty Rate 21.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%
High School or Higher 91.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $94,600
Median Rent $765
Owner-Occupied 59.6%
Renter-Occupied 40.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Martins Ferry Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.4%
Two or More Races 8.9%
Black 5.0%
Hispanic/Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 403
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Martins Ferry Middle School?
Martins Ferry Middle School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Martins Ferry Middle School?
Martins Ferry Middle School has 403 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1.
What grades does Martins Ferry Middle School serve?
Martins Ferry Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Martins Ferry Middle School receive per student?
Martins Ferry Middle School receives $15,500 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Martins Ferry Middle School in 43935 ▼
Avg Home Value
$96,021
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+8.0%
% Renters
40.4%

Other Schools in 43935

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026