The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Science. The lowest is 68% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Buckeye Central Middle School
Buckeye Central Middle School serves grades five through eight in a small rural setting in New Washington, a village in Crawford County's Corn Belt. The school is part of Buckeye Central Local, a single-campus K-12 district that recently expanded with locally funded additions including a dedicated early-education wing and a high school STEAM lab, meaning middle students are part of a cohesive K-12 community rather than a stand-alone middle building.
Academic performance across tested subjects is solid. In English language arts, students in grades three through eight scored at a proficiency rate that positions the school well above the midpoint among Crawford County districts. Science proficiency is notably high, placing the school in the top quartile for its county peer group. Mathematics proficiency sits closer to the county median, reflecting the typical subject-level variation found in most schools. A prior measure from social studies also showed strong performance, though current-year social studies data was not available. Overall, the school's proficiency index across tested subjects places it at the top tier of its county comparison set.
The enrollment is small, typical for a rural district serving several villages across four counties. Students are predominantly White, with very small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. The school serves the full range of learners across its grade span. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, English learner status, and special education enrollment were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about socioeconomic diversity and support services for students with additional needs.
New Washington itself is a compact village in the Till Plains, centered on a small downtown with a park and band gazebo. The school sits on the same north-south street as the downtown and is within the community fabric rather than on a remote campus. The wider area is rural, agricultural, and car-dependent; there is no public transit. The village's population has remained relatively flat over recent years, with minimal new development reported. Housing in the zip code is below the state median in value and represents a lower-cost area by regional standards.
The district's recent capital investment in a new STEAM lab and modern early-education space signals a commitment to hands-on learning and program continuity from kindergarten through graduation, all on one site. For families seeking a small, community-rooted middle school with solid foundational academics and rural character, Buckeye Central Middle School offers that pathway. Parents considering the school may want to look into after-school programs, extracurricular offerings, and specific support structures, as those details were not included in available data.
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