A+
Excellent
97/100

Big Walnut Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 555 S Old 3c Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Ohio
Resources
A
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

97
Repit Score
out of 100
619
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%90/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs 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 proficiency83% (+21 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+16 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
White83%76%reading +13 pts, math +4 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income62%47%reading +15 pts, math +0 pts56th 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 555 S Old 3c Rd
City Sunbury
ZIP Code 43074
District 3904674
NCES School ID 390467402639
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43074

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,875
Per Capita Income $45,673
Poverty Rate 4.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $357,100
Median Rent $1,498
Owner-Occupied 80.6%
Renter-Occupied 19.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Big Walnut Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.3%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.1%
Black 0.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 619
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Big Walnut Middle School?
Big Walnut Middle School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Big Walnut Middle School?
Big Walnut Middle School has 619 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Big Walnut Middle School serve?
Big Walnut Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Big Walnut Middle School receive per student?
Big Walnut Middle School receives $19,047 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Big Walnut Middle School in 43074 ▼
Avg Home Value
$495,767
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,476
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
19.4%

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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