The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in Social studies. The lowest is 55% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Claymont Intermediate School
Claymont Intermediate School serves grades three through five in Dennison, a small Ohio village anchored by its railroad heritage. The school is housed in a traditional building in the village core and draws students from Dennison, Uhrichsville, and surrounding townships as part of the Claymont City School District. It serves roughly a third of the district's students—about a hundred students per grade level, with a substantial share qualifying for free or reduced-price meals.
State test results from the most recent year show proficiency rates in the mid-range for the region. Math proficiency stands at roughly three-fifths of students, English language arts at roughly half, and science at nearly three-fifths. The school ranks in the bottom quartile on an overall proficiency index when compared to other schools in Tuscarawas County. These numbers indicate room for growth, particularly in reading and writing; a parent may want to discuss with the school the specific supports in place for students not yet meeting standards.
The student body is predominantly white, with very small numbers of students from other backgrounds. Roughly two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic context of the community and surrounding area. Data on students with disabilities or English learners was not available in the school's public reporting.
A critical change is immediately ahead. The Claymont City School District board voted in March 2026 to close Claymont Intermediate School at the end of the current school year. Beginning next year, fourth through seventh graders will attend the middle school in Uhrichsville, third graders will move to the elementary school there, and eighth graders will attend the high school. The district is also considering an addition to the high school to create a combined six-through-twelve building. This consolidation reshapes which building a child attends at nearly every grade level and stems from declining enrollment and uncertainty about property tax funding. For any family considering Claymont, this restructuring is the defining factor in deciding whether to enroll or seek another district.
Dennison itself is a stable, car-dependent small town with a compact downtown and ongoing revitalization efforts focused on the square at North Third and Grant Streets. Housing costs are modest relative to state and national benchmarks. Employment in manufacturing, retail, and health care anchors the local economy, with Trinity Twin City Hospital a major regional employer. The village maintains parks and a trail connecting Dennison and Uhrichsville, but public transit is minimal and residents drive alone to work as a matter of course. The Dennison Depot Museum, a National Historic Landmark, reflects the town's rail heritage, and local civic life centers on parks, the public library branch, and seasonal community events.
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