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Ironton Middle School

302 Delaware St, Ironton, OH 45638 · (740) 532-3347 · Lawrence County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL299 STUDENTS
Enrollment
299
Middle
DISTRICT 425 · STATE 482
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
94
Grade 7
112
Grade 8
93
Student demographics
White
26589%
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
10%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Black
103%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 17%
Two+
238%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15452%
Female
14548%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
58.5%
OH avg 59.8% . +6.9pp since 2021
Math
72.3%
OH avg 56.1% . +7.5pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
299
-36 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 17.6:1
% White
89%
was 87%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ironton Middle School

Ironton Middle School is a modestly sized intermediate school in Ironton, Ohio, run under Ironton City School District. The school serves 299 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 482 students per school, that is 38% below typical.

Ironton City School District runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 1,276 students. Ironton Middle School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Ironton Middle School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (89%); the rest comes out to 8% multiracial, 3% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.7:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, census data for Lawrence County shows median household earnings sit near $58,325, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ironton Middle School is one of 24 public schools in Lawrence County (combined enrollment of about 8,980 students).

Nearest neighbor: Ironton Elementary School, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Ironton Middle School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Ironton Middle School's enrollment has declined 11% since 2018, when it stood at 335 (now 299). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.6:1 in 2018 to 15.7:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Lawrence County at a glance

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Population
56,819
Census ACS
Median income
$58,325
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
8,980 students

Quick facts

School name
Ironton Middle School
District
Ironton City School District
Address
302 Delaware St, Ironton, OH 45638
Phone
(740) 532-3347
County
Lawrence County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
299
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
390441400359
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Ironton Middle School
How large is Ironton Middle School?
Ironton Middle School enrolls approximately 299 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Ironton Middle School serve?
Ironton Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Ironton Middle School?
Approximately 15.7:1 students per teacher at Ironton Middle School.
How diverse is Ironton Middle School?
Ironton Middle School reports a student body of 89% White, 0% Hispanic, 3% Black, 8% Two or more.
Is Ironton Middle School public or private?
Ironton Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Ironton City School District.
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