C
Below Average
50/100

Sandusky Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 318 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 43% · Math 40% proficient · 24th percentile in Ohio
Resources
A
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

50
Repit Score
out of 100
451
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%24/100reading 24th percentile, math 24th percentile among Ohio middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 52% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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 proficiency43% (−19 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−19 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
White57%52%reading -13 pts, math -20 pts22nd percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading -10 pts, math -7 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts16th percentile (list)
Multiracial47%37%reading -10 pts, math -18 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income43%40%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts26th 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 318 Columbus Ave
City Sandusky
ZIP Code 44870
District 3904474
NCES School ID 390447401595
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44870

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,588
Per Capita Income $33,146
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,500
Median Rent $873
Owner-Occupied 62.4%
Renter-Occupied 37.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sandusky Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 35.5%
White 33.5%
Two or More Races 25.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 451
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sandusky Middle School?
Sandusky Middle School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Sandusky Middle School?
Sandusky Middle School has 451 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Sandusky Middle School serve?
Sandusky Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sandusky Middle School receive per student?
Sandusky Middle School receives $21,623 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sandusky Middle School in 44870 ▼
Avg Home Value
$185,949
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,866
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
37.6%

Other Schools in 44870

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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