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Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School

9000 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560Sylvania Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
600
Students
Total enrolled
$13,718
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 600 students in grades 06–08 in Sylvania, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,718 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School is a large middle in Sylvania, Ohio, serving grades 06–08 with 600 students. The district invests $13,718 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School

600
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution298 male · 302 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 147 students
Student Composition
71%
8%
8%
10%
Asian3%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black8%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390448700758

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,718Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,718
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,036
Student Support$2,607
Administration$1,646
Operations$2,058
Other$1,372
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,718 spent per student, an estimated $6,077 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
68%
State government
23.2%
Local (property tax)
68.0%
Federal programs
8.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Highland Elementary SchoolCentral Trail Elementary SchoolMaplewood Elementary SchoolStranahan Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Sylvania Mccord Junior High SchoolSylvania Arbor Hills Junior High School
↓
High School
Sylvania Northview High SchoolSylvania Southview High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLucas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSylvania Schools →
Phone: (419)824-8680
NCES ID: 390448700758
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sylvania seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Sylvania Schools
High
Sylvania Northview High School
1,352 students · 09–12
20% FRL
High
Sylvania Southview High School
1,107 students · 09–12
22% FRL
Elem
Highland Elementary School
659 students · KG–05
7% FRL
Elem
Central Trail Elementary School
646 students · KG–05
12% FRL
Mid
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School
546 students · 06–08
12% FRL
Elem
Maplewood Elementary School
535 students · PK–05
16% FRL
Elem
Stranahan Elementary School
528 students · KG–05
● 60 opp32% FRL
Mid
Sylvania Arbor Hills Junior High School
502 students · 06–08
34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9000 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.