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Parkway Middle School

400 Buckeye St, Rockford, OH 45882 · (419) 363-3045 · Mercer County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL279 STUDENTS
Enrollment
279
Middle
DISTRICT 325 · STATE 482
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 99% · 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
Grade 5
79
Grade 6
67
Grade 7
67
Grade 8
66
Student demographics
White
94%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 17%
Two+
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
75.0%
OH avg 59.8% . +2.1pp since 2021
Math
72.9%
OH avg 56.1% . -6.9pp 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
279
-43 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
was 19.3:1
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Parkway Middle School

Parkway Middle School is a modestly sized middle school in Rockford, Ohio, operated by Parkway Local. The school works with 279 students in grades 5 through 8. By comparison, Ohio's public schools average about 482 students each, so Parkway Middle School sits 42% smaller than that benchmark.

Within Parkway Local, which oversees 3 schools and 974 students, Parkway Middle School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Parkway Middle School lists that nearly all students (94%) are White. Other groups include 2% Hispanic. Compared to Mercer County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, Parkway Middle School reports 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Mercer County) logs that median household income runs about $76,782, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Mercer County's 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,242 students), Parkway Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Parkway Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Parkway Middle School operates from a countryside location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Parkway Middle School's enrollment has shrank 13% since 2018, when it stood at 322 (now 279).

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Mercer County at a glance

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Population
42,484
Census ACS
Median income
$76,782
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
9,242 students

Quick facts

School name
Parkway Middle School
District
Parkway Local
Address
400 Buckeye St, Rockford, OH 45882
Phone
(419) 363-3045
County
Mercer County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
279
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390485703302
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Parkway Local
Other schools in Rockford
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Parkway Middle School
How many students attend Parkway Middle School?
Parkway Middle School enrolls approximately 279 students in grades 05-08.
Is Parkway Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Parkway Middle School is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Parkway Middle School is approximately 19.1:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Parkway Middle School?
At Parkway Middle School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is Parkway Middle School in?
Parkway Middle School is part of Parkway Local.
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