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Sylvania Arbor Hills Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 573 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 22, 2011

I love Arbor Hills the teachers are all so nice and try to make school fun. I especially like the extra activities kids can have. For example their music program. The teachers are always ready to help a student. I have to say though there are sometimes when they can be cranky but mainly all of the teachers I have are always happy and ready to help me or another student. I must say though in 6th grade I wasn't that happy about the green team and gold team separation. I just don't think that they should have called them green and gold because from my experience the kids on the gold team would say that they are better than us on the green team. They would also have things like popcorn on Fridays. Things that us on the green team never got to do.


Posted November 17, 2009

an okay school nothing for complaint both reviews are correct in some statements some of the teachers can be a little cranky but they give each class a chance and if talking doesnt stop then they'll do something nothing bad otherwise how are they to teach criteria isn't bad they give a reasonable amount of homework Yes it's a very fine school and is always updating. though some of that updating money could have been spent else where it's a very good school and has excelllent extra activities and clubs like: orchestra, band, wrestling, basketball, chear leading, quizbowl, writing of the pen (which is where students can write story's), newspaper, year book, vollyball, football, etc there are alot more! the school holds events so that students can get active like dances (which are always supervised), and sport games. halls are clean and lockers are nice all in all a good school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 22, 2009

I have had the worst experience with this school; and I have a well behaved child too! I have found that the receptionist and the teachers act as if all the kids that go to the school are bad. They assume the worst and act as if they are running a correctional, instead of a school. I feel so bad that my child has to go to this school, I can't wait to move!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

Arbor Hills is a great school. From the Parent Club to the caring staff,you feel the warmness when you walk through the doors. The ath. boosters club and director Peg Warner cares a great deal and provides only the best for the athletes. The academic program is always being looked at and evaluated by the principle and staff to make sure they are giving the students a challenge and striving for the excellent rating
—Submitted by a parent


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.

About these ratings

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

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
88%
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

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
n/a

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 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
n/a

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 Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled60%
Non-disabled93%
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 Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial92%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Disabled36%
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial75%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Disabled46%
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted94%
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 Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled69%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Disabled41%
Non-disabled84%
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 6BelowMet
Grade 7AboveMet
Grade 8AboveMet

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

 
99 (2011)
 
98 (2010)
 
99 (2009)
 
n/a (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 92% 76%
Black 4% 16%
Hispanic 3% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 13%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 97%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 43%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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5334 Whiteford Rd
Sylvania, OH 43560
Phone: (419) 824-8640

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