The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Science. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on New London Middle School
New London Middle School is a small, regular public middle school in rural Huron County serving grades six through eight. The school sits in a compact village with a walkable downtown and a residential character shaped by its agricultural and manufacturing heritage. Housing values here are notably below both the state and national benchmarks, making the area affordable for families; the median home value is well below the state average, and estimated monthly mortgage costs reflect that lower price point.
The school's enrollment is small, with about a fifth of the student body in each grade. The student population is almost entirely white, with very few students from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the village's economic circumstances. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners was not available.
On state testing, the school's performance sits in the bottom quartile among Huron County's districts when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects. In English language arts, the school proficiency rate stands at around half, with about the same proportion of students demonstrating proficiency in math. Science performance is notably stronger, with substantially more students reaching proficiency in that subject. All students participated in the English language arts and math assessments; participation in science was nearly complete. A social studies assessment result from several years ago is in the data but is not current enough to characterize present performance.
Only one year of proficiency data is available, so multi-year trends cannot be determined. Whether this reflects a stable baseline or a point in a longer pattern would be worth asking the school directly.
The district has made a visible commitment to literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading, with all three district buildings designated as Governor's Science of Reading Champion Award Schools. The district also participates in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, providing free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of family income. In 2021 the district placed a permanent improvement levy on the ballot structured to fund facilities, fleet, and technology while lowering overall property taxes by swapping with an expiring bond. These are structural decisions that shape the educational environment and the family's financial relationship to the school.
New London is a village where employment has historically centered on manufacturing and agriculture, though publicly reported conversation has acknowledged that heavy manufacturing has largely departed. The village sits at the intersection of state routes with no commercial passenger rail service, making it auto-dependent. A regional career center, EHOVE, provides vocational pathways for district students. Community anchors include a Carnegie library on Main Street and a multipart park system with recreation, water access, and seasonal events; the village is preparing a downtown improvement project for 2026.
For a family considering this school, the key question is whether the proficiency levels and the rural economic backdrop align with your family's academic expectations and community comfort. The school's small size, free meals for all students, and district-wide literacy initiative are present; the proficiency rates, particularly in math, sit below the county median and warrant a direct conversation with the school about instructional focus, intervention structures, and how families can support their child's progress.
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