The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Social studies. The lowest is 52% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Amanda-clearcreek Middle School
Amanda-Clearcreek Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 in a small rural setting in southwestern Fairfield County. The school enrolls a mixed-ability population across its three grade levels, with enrollment spread fairly evenly, and the student body is predominantly white with very small numbers of students from other racial backgrounds.
On state testing, the school's proficiency results are below the midpoint when compared to other districts in Fairfield County. In English language arts, roughly half of students tested at proficient or above. Math proficiency is similar, with about half reaching proficiency. Science proficiency sits in the same range. Testing participation is strong across all subjects, hovering near universal. The school does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates or special population data, and state testing data for social studies is not current, so a parent seeking a fuller picture of academic need and support may want to look into those details with the school directly.
The district that operates this school is in the middle of a substantial capital reinvestment. Phase 1 of a Master Facilities Plan approved in 2023 includes a K-2 building addition, athletic storage, parking lot expansion, and new baseball and softball amenities. That construction was active through the 2024-25 school year and is part of the district's response to enrollment growth at the elementary level. The district has also added an Anatomage Table to its high school science program in 2025, investing in STEM equipment and curriculum alongside robotics and engineering projects. These moves suggest a small district working to modernize its infrastructure and instructional offerings.
Amanda itself is a very small village of compact geography, rural in character, surrounded by farmland between Lancaster and Circleville. It has no major employers of its own; residents typically commute to Lancaster or the Columbus metro for work. The housing market in the zip code is moderate in price compared to state and national benchmarks, and median home values have risen modestly year over year. The village has experienced flat or slight population decline over recent decades, though regional growth pressure is real from projects like Intel's semiconductor plant and workforce housing initiatives in nearby Lancaster. Amanda has no public transit; car travel is essential. A small downtown along East Main Street hosts a library branch, municipal building, and a handful of local eateries. The school campus sits on a consolidated facility away from the village center.
This is a small-town middle school with mid-range academic results for its county. It serves a cohesive, stable, predominantly white community. The district is actively investing in facilities and STEM curriculum, which may matter to families valuing growth and modernization in a rural setting. The compressed local economy and distance from larger job centers are real considerations for families weighing relocation. A parent concerned about academic proficiency gaps relative to other districts in the county would benefit from understanding what support and intervention the school offers for students working toward proficiency.
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