The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in Science. The lowest is 27% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Bloomfield Middle School
Bloomfield Middle School serves students in grades six through eight as part of the Bloomfield School District, a small rural district where all grades are housed in a single building near the town’s courthouse square. Located on West Spring Street in Bloomfield, the county seat of Greene County, the school sits within walking distance of the town park, the public library, and downtown shops and restaurants. The town itself is car-dependent, with most residents driving to work and no public transit system. The district operates as a regular public school, with no charter or magnet status.
The school’s enrollment is modest for a middle school, with a student body that is predominantly white. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not provided.
State assessment results from the ILEARN tests, which are taken by most students in the tested grades, show proficiency rates that are below what many families would hope to see. In math, about a third of students met the state’s proficiency benchmark. In English language arts, the rate was lower, around a quarter. In science, about a third were proficient. The overall proficiency index across tested subjects placed Bloomfield Middle School in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Greene County. There was no multi-year trend data reported, so it is not possible to say whether these results are improving or declining. A parent may want to ask the school directly about how it is working to raise achievement and whether there are specific supports for students who are not yet meeting standards.
No information was available on course offerings, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or chronic absenteeism, so a full picture of the school environment and access to programs is incomplete. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
The surrounding community gives context for understanding the school’s challenges and character. Bloomfield is a small rural town that has seen gradual population decline over recent decades, though the most recent estimates suggest possible stabilization. Housing is notably affordable—median home values are well below state and national averages, and the cost of living relative to income is low. The town’s economy is supported by county government, the Hi-Lift Jack Company, the school district itself, and a mix of small businesses. The local workforce includes a blend of white- and blue-collar occupations, with a higher-than-typical concentration of people working in arts and media for a town this size. The area is very car-oriented, and the downtown core, while hosting annual festivals like the Apple Festival and Christmas on the Square, is quiet day to day.
For families considering Bloomfield Middle School, the academic results are a clear area of concern. The school serves a population with significant economic need, and its test scores lag those of most other districts in the county. That said, the school is situated in a tight-knit community where the school, park, and library are all within a block of each other, and where the district houses all grades in one building, which may appeal to families seeking a small, consolidated setting. The lack of data on programs, discipline, and staffing makes it harder to assess what the student experience is like day to day. Parents would do well to visit, talk to teachers and administrators directly, and ask about the school’s strategies for academic improvement and student support.
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