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Olentangy Shanahan Middle School

Public | 6-9 | 894 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted November 13, 2009

I am a student here and i feel that a lot of the time, we're doing pointless baseless activities in class and that the teachers keep repeating the same things. I also feel that when a teacher tells use once is enough.. they do not need to repeat it 10million times..and of the rules that they enforce here are not very practical and mostly pointless and stupid.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 23, 2008

I love shanahan so much! I get challenged to the highest level every day and it is amazing. the classes are tailored to your needs mostly and the teachers are so wonderful! I LOVE shanahan middle school
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2007

this school is great!!! Mr.Glassburn is the best teacher!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 31, 2004

I am a current student at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School. Shanahan is a great learning experience. Students are exposed to new things and the teachers make learning new and exciting. Classes are of moderate size (about 15 to 20 in a class) so teachers are able to give individual attention. Students are challenged and there are programs for very good students and poor students. Teachers are helpful and caring and take time to listen to problems and help when ever they can. Shanahan is a great school and students find it a wonderful place to learn at.
—Submitted by Brittany, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial>95%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled70%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)91%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial>95%
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled78%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)73%
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled64%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students93%
Female>95%
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled56%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial91%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled57%
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanic91%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>95%
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled83%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>95%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled74%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 6AboveMet
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8BelowMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
106 (2011)
 
106 (2010)
 
104 (2009)
 
104 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
Black 5% 16%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 8%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 8%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 80%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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814 Shanahan Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Phone: (740) 657-4300

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