The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Science. The lowest is 60% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Mt Orab Middle School
Mt. Orab Middle School serves grades five through eight in Mount Orab, a village in Brown County in southwestern Ohio. The school is part of Western Brown Local, a small district with no recent major changes publicly reported; the research found routine board operations and a 2023 high school media center renovation but no district-wide shifts or referenda that would reshape the school environment for families.
The school's academic profile shows mixed results. In math, students performed solidly, with roughly seven in ten reaching proficiency. Science was the strongest area, with proficiency markedly higher. English language arts lagged, with about six in ten students proficient. When the three current tested subjects are averaged, Mt. Orab sits below the midpoint compared to other districts in Brown County, suggesting room for growth, particularly in reading and writing. State testing data for earlier school years do not appear to be available in the current record, so a trend picture is not possible. The school did not report trend data going back, so parents looking for a sense of whether performance is climbing or holding steady would need to ask the school directly.
The student body is small for a middle school, with enrollment drawing equally from all four grades. The population is predominantly white, with very small numbers of students of other backgrounds. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families in the school's zone face economic constraints. Data on special education enrollment and English learner status were not available.
Mount Orab itself is a small village with a local economy anchored by a Kroger supermarket, a cannabis production facility (The Cannabist Company), an auto mall, a Country Inn & Suites hotel, and various food service and healthcare employers. Housing values are slightly above the state average and modestly affordable relative to median household income. No recent growth trajectory or new development patterns were reported in available sources, suggesting the community is stable rather than rapidly expanding.
The school's physical location is on West Main Street in the village center. The district maintains a regular public school model with no charter or magnet designation. Detailed information on course breadth, extracurricular offerings, or staffing was not available in the provided data. A parent looking to understand specific academic pathways, clubs, sports, or support services would benefit from visiting the school's website or contacting the school directly.
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