Enrollment
381
Middle
DISTRICT 440 · STATE 482
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 390444701395
New Lexington Middle School
2549 Panther Dr NE, New Lexington, OH 43764 · (740) 342-4128 · Perry County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL381 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 42% of Ohio public middle schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Ohio public middle schools
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 123 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 126 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 132 | 35% |
Student demographics
5%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
New Lexington Middle School→New Lexington High School
Based on grade levels within New Lexington School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
56.4%
OH avg 59.8% . +2.3pp since 2021
Math
66.8%
OH avg 56.1% . +6.3pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 56 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 67 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 6 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 56.4% | 66.8% |
| 2023-24 | 53.2% | 60.8% |
| 2022-23 | 56.7% | 54.9% |
| 2021-22 | 54.1% | 60.5% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where New Lexington Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 66.8% | #333 of 637 ▲ 77 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 56.4% | #441 of 637 ▲ 21 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.3pp | #218 of 629 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 381 | #393 of 654 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #223 of 577 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.1% | #570 of 579 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.3% | #361 of 410 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
381
-5 (-1%) vs 2020
+11% since 1990-91, when it was 344
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 16.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 381 | 24.5 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 389 | 23 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 374 | 25 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 386 | 24 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 394 | 27 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 403 | 26 | 15.5:1 | 81% (328) |
| 2010-11 | 431 | 25 | 17.2:1 | 62% (269) |
| 2000-01 | 447 | 25 | 17.9:1 | 42% (186) |
| 1990-91 | 344 | 16 | 21.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for New Lexington Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (394 to 381); teachers down 9% (27 to 24.5).
About New Lexington Middle School
New Lexington Middle School is a low-enrollment middle school in New Lexington, Ohio, one of the schools in New Lexington School District. Enrollment stands at 381 students, covering grades 6 through 8. It has 21% fewer students than the average for middle schools in Ohio (about 482).
New Lexington Middle School is among 4 schools run by New Lexington School District, which serves 1,758 students.
Of every 100 students at New Lexington Middle School, about 97 are White. Census estimates put Perry County at about 96% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 5% means there is a 5% chance two randomly chosen students at New Lexington Middle School are from different groups.
On staff are 24.5 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. Middle schools in Ohio have an average ratio of 17.0:1.
On the allk12 Grade, New Lexington Middle School lands at C+, ahead of 42% of Ohio public middle schools.
American Community Survey estimates for Perry County show that the median household earns about $67,460 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 16%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Perry County has 16 public schools with about 5,663 students, including New Lexington Middle School.
The closest school to New Lexington Middle School is New Lexington Elementary School, located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
New Lexington Middle School has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 381, starting from 386.
The discussion board for New Lexington Middle School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Perry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
35,535
Census ACS
Median income
$67,460
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
5,663 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in New Lexington School District
- New Lexington High SchoolHigh · 493 students
- New Lexington Elementary SchoolElementary · 465 students
- Junction City Elementary SchoolElementary · 419 students
Other schools in New Lexington
- New Lexington High SchoolHigh · 493 students
- New Lexington Elementary SchoolElementary · 465 students
Nearby schools
- New Lexington Elementary School0.1 mi · 465
- New Lexington High School0.2 mi · 493
- Junction City Elementary School5.1 mi · 419
- Crooksville High School6.1 mi · 305
- Crooksville Elementary School6.1 mi · 450
- Crooksville Middle School6.1 mi · 317
Frequently asked questions
About New Lexington Middle SchoolHow large is New Lexington Middle School?
New Lexington Middle School enrolls approximately 381 students in grades 06-08.
Is New Lexington Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
New Lexington Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at New Lexington Middle School?
Approximately 15.6:1 students per teacher at New Lexington Middle School.
How diverse is New Lexington Middle School?
New Lexington Middle School reports a student body of 97% White, 0% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees New Lexington Middle School?
New Lexington Middle School is overseen by New Lexington School District in Perry County.
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