Serving 752 students in grades 5-8, Harding Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Harding Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Harding Middle School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Harding Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
25%
17%
White
56%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Harding Middle School is ranked #783 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Harding Middle School often compared to?
Harding Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Harding Middle School?
752 students attend Harding Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Harding Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harding Middle School offer ?
Harding Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Harding Middle School part of?
Harding Middle School is part of Steubenville City School District.
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