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Rocky River Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 637 students

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Posted March 30, 2008

Rocky River Middle School celebrates this wonderful time in your childs life where there lives are changing and their knowledge is growing. Rocky River Middle School uses technology to teach there students complicated and advanced subjects. Rocky River Middle School has a variety programs including fantastic Athletic programs.


Posted January 3, 2008

its a fun exciting and provides a good education which is well thought out and well organized school
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 28, 2006

RRMS is a nice, relatively new school. The staff is great, we score high on tests, and we have a lot of extracurricular activites. However, no sports are available to sixth graders, and there is a lot of social discrimination between the students. Everyone knows who has money and who doesn't, and there is a lot of competition for popularity.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 25, 2005

RRMS is okay. But hardly any middle schools are cool. The halls are kind of small and the lockers are atrociously so. There are a LOT of cliques, mainly composed of snobby rich kids. If your kid takes insults and slander seriously, I don't advise this school. Most of the teachers are cool, but the principal really doesn't make an effort to get to know any of the students unless their parents are active in school affairs. (e.g., on the PTA or something.)The education is pretty good overall, but gifted education is gone, so if you have an advanced child you might want to look elsewhere. On the bright side, there are some really nice kids and the food is good, and the facility itself is almost new. If you want your kid to experience typical middle school, send them to RRMS.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 27, 2005

This school is realy nice to send your children to. The children here are very nice and polite. For some children there is a bullying problem but that is being correted by a great learning activity called Challenge Day. my son was new this year and he enjoys going to this school. Most of the teachers are nice and there is a very nice principal.The children are very nice and help eachother. There is a very good disipline system. The sports teams are not the best but are always fun to be on the teams and meet new people and make more friends.
—Submitted by -Student, a student


Posted August 26, 2004

There is a huge bullying problem at this school. It is addressed but it continutes to go on. If your child required any special assistance do not go to this school. Several families have removed their children due to bullying and lack of assistance. Follow through is minimal and students, teachers and principal will 'change facts' to 'save face'. The building and facilities are new, clean and wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2004

This is clearly one of the best public middle schools in the state. I have two children who have been through this school and both loved it. All of the teachers are extremely knowledgable as well as supporting. There is a large amount of academic and extra-curricular activities. In addition, many advanced and special educatuon classes are offered. Rocky River Middle School, as a building, is very nice as well. This is an excellent school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2004

This school has the best teachers and education system in Ohio. The school was recently built in 2002, so it is very new. All the teachers are very polite and all the students in this middle school recieve good grades. There are also no bullies and a great challenge day program. Rocky River middle school also has the best SWC baseketball, wrestling, and volleyball team through-out the many competing schools. This school is such a gem!
—Submitted by Nick, a student


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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

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%

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

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
90%
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

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
79%
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 Students97%
Female>95%
Male95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled82%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students99%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled>95%
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 Students94%
Female>95%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>95%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled67%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>95%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled63%
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 Students96%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled65%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled59%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled53%
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

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

Math

Reading

Grade 6AboveAbove
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8AboveAbove

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

 
110 (2011)
 
107 (2010)
 
102 (2009)
 
105 (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 96% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 1% 16%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 11%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/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 42%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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1631 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: (440) 356-6870

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