The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Social studies. The lowest is 71% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Fairview Middle School
Fairview Middle School serves grades six through eight in Sherwood, a small, quiet village in rural northwest Ohio where families have deep roots and most residents own their homes. The school sits on a rural campus along US Highway 127, outside the village center, as part of the Central Local district's consolidated Fairview Apache campus.
The school's current enrollment is small, with roughly equal numbers of students across its three grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with a small representation of Hispanic and multiracial students, and only a handful of Black students; data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and special education rates were not available. The racial makeup reflects the broader demographics of the surrounding area.
In state testing, Fairview Middle shows solid proficiency across the subjects measured. In English language arts, proficiency stands above the median for Defiance County districts. In math and science, proficiency is just below the county midpoint but within a reasonable range of peer districts. Reading and writing appear to be a relative strength. All students tested participated fully in assessments, and test participation rates were complete. Only one year of comparable data is available, so trend direction cannot be assessed.
The school does not report whether it serves students with individualized education programs or English learners, and such data are often not separately tracked at the middle school level. Course offerings and staffing details were not available. A parent may want to ask the school directly about class sizes, support services, and any special programs or enrichment the school offers.
Central Local Schools has adapted to winter weather by implementing Remote Learning Days instead of traditional make-up days, which means that on inclement-weather closures, students receive assignments via Google Classroom and attend remotely rather than making up the day in June. The district recently navigated a property-tax levy renewal, and families should be aware of ongoing levy cycles that shape school funding.
Housing in the zip code is modest and accessible relative to state and national benchmarks, making the area attractive for families seeking affordable homeownership in a small-town setting. The village itself is growing slowly and is anchored by a small commercial core, a public library branch, and parks, with major employment in surrounding cities rather than within Sherwood proper.
For a family considering Fairview Middle, the school represents a small, quiet neighborhood middle school in a tight-knit rural community where proficiency levels are solid and the peer environment reflects the village's character. The school's academic performance is in the mid-range for its county, without standout strengths or significant weaknesses.
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