C+
Average
60/100

Harding Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 2002 Sunset Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in Ohio
Growth
D
Students gain 0.46 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 5th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Ohio for achievement

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

60
Repit Score
out of 100
785
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%93/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%5/100Students gain 0.46 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 2nd percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs 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 +52 points better 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 proficiency75% (+13 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency88% (+29 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
White78%89%reading +8 pts, math +17 pts86th percentile (list)
Black67%87%reading +30 pts, math +53 pts98th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%90%reading +23 pts, math +43 pts93rd percentile (list)
Multiracial67%87%reading +10 pts, math +32 pts85th percentile (list)
Low-income74%88%reading +27 pts, math +41 pts98th 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 2002 Sunset Blvd
City Steubenville
ZIP Code 43952
District 3904482
NCES School ID 390448201707
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43952

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,153
Per Capita Income $25,667
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $119,700
Median Rent $694
Owner-Occupied 55.4%
Renter-Occupied 44.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harding Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.7%
Black 28.2%
Two or More Races 14.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 785
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School has a Repit School Score of 60 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 Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School has 785 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Harding Middle School serve?
Harding Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harding Middle School receive per student?
Harding Middle School receives $13,592 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harding Middle School in 43952 ▼
Avg Home Value
$107,874
Avg Monthly Rent
$823
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
44.6%

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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