Harding Middle School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107

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Top 20%

Serving 459 students in grades 6-8, Harding Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 459 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
: Top 20% in OH
: 81% (Top 20%)
: 82% (Top 10%)
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harding Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Harding Middle School's student population of 459 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Harding Middle School
6	145
7	155
8	159

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Total Students

459 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School
2023	466
2022	469
2021	517
2020	582
2019	582
2018	542
2017	542
2016	540
2015	587
2014	642
2013	653
2012	667
2011	649
2010	678
2009	693

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School
2023	32
2022	32
2021	35
2020	33
2019	33
2018	32
2017	32
2016	37
2014	43
2013	41
2012	41
2011	44
2010	45
2009	48
2008	47

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School Rankings

Harding Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Harding Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (OH)

#331 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School
2023	#331
2022	#340
2021	#441
2019	#495
2018	#744
2017	#869
2016	#912
2015	#1466
2014	#1016
2013	#1298
2012	#1246

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81%

54%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	81%	54%	68%
2022	79%	52%	66%
2021	71%	50%	60%
2019	79%	63%	71%
2018	76%	62%	69%
2017	75%	63%	68%
2016	76%	61%	66%
2015	75%	68%	71%
2014	89%	77%	80%
2013	85%	76%	80%
2012	86%	78%	81%

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82%

60%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2022	82%	60%	74%
2021	79%	57%	71%
2019	84%	64%	74%
2018	79%	63%	69%
2017	76%	62%	71%
2016	65%	55%	63%
2015	80%	74%	78%
2014	89%	83%	85%
2013	89%	83%	85%
2012	89%	83%	84%
2011	89%	82%	83%

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75-79%

63%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2022	77%	63%	74%
2021	72%	60%	67%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	15:1	17:1	16:1
2022	15:1	17:1	16:1
2021	15:1	17:1	16:1
2020	18:1	18:1	16:1
2019	18:1	18:1	16:1
2018	17:1	18:1	17:1
2017	17:1	18:1	17:1
2016	15:1	18:1	17:1
2014	15:1	18:1	17:1
2013	16:1	18:1	18:1
2012	16:1	18:1	18:1
2011	15:1	17:1	18:1
2010	15:1	17:1	17:1
2009	14:1	18:1	16:1
2008	15:1	18:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	2%	3%	5%
2022	1%	3%	4%
2021	3%	3%	5%
2020	3%	3%	4%
2019	3%	3%	4%
2018	2%	3%	5%
2017	2%	3%	5%
2016	2%	3%	5%
2015	2%	2%	6%
2014	2%	2%	5%
2013	1%	3%	4%
2012	2%	2%	5%
2011	2%	3%	3%
2010	3%	3%	5%
2009	3%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	4%	7%	6%
2022	5%	7%	6%
2021	7%	6%	6%
2020	7%	6%	7%
2019	7%	6%	7%
2018	5%	5%	6%
2017	5%	5%	6%
2016	2%	5%	6%
2015	4%	5%	7%
2014	4%	5%	6%
2013	4%	4%	6%
2012	4%	4%	5%
2011	4%	3%	5%
2010	6%	4%	6%
2009	3%	4%	5%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	4%	17%	6%
2022	3%	17%	7%
2021	3%	17%	7%
2020	3%	17%	8%
2019	3%	17%	8%
2018	6%	16%	8%
2017	6%	16%	8%
2016	6%	16%	8%
2015	5%	16%	8%
2014	5%	16%	8%
2013	6%	16%	9%
2012	7%	16%	9%
2011	8%	16%	9%
2010	7%	17%	11%
2009	6%	17%	10%

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White

84%

66%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	83%	67%	77%
2022	84%	67%	77%
2021	81%	68%	76%
2020	82%	69%	75%
2019	82%	69%	75%
2018	81%	71%	76%
2017	81%	71%	76%
2016	83%	71%	76%
2015	82%	72%	59%
2014	82%	73%	74%
2013	81%	73%	74%
2012	79%	74%	75%
2011	80%	74%	76%
2010	84%	76%	78%
2009	88%	76%	79%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	7%	6%	6%
2022	7%	6%	6%
2021	6%	6%	6%
2020	5%	5%	6%
2019	5%	5%	6%
2018	6%	5%	5%
2017	6%	5%	5%
2016	7%	5%	5%
2015	7%	5%	7%
2014	7%	4%	7%
2013	8%	4%	7%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.29

0.53

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	0.31	0.52	0.39
2022	0.29	0.52	0.40
2021	0.34	0.51	0.41
2020	0.32	0.49	0.42
2019	0.32	0.49	0.42
2018	0.34	0.47	0.41
2017	0.34	0.47	0.41
2016	0.30	0.47	0.41
2015	0.32	0.46	0.45
2014	0.32	0.44	0.44
2013	0.34	0.44	0.44
2012	0.37	0.43	0.43
2011	0.35	0.43	0.41
2010	0.31	0.41	0.36
2009	0.24	0.40	0.35

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

31%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	22%	37%	31%
2022	29%	38%	43%
2021	26%	39%	42%
2020	28%	39%	38%
2019	28%	39%	38%
2018	24%	23%	38%
2017	24%	23%	38%
2016	33%	40%	41%
2015	42%	40%	47%
2014	38%	39%	45%
2013	37%	33%	47%
2012	43%	38%	50%
2011	40%	37%	49%
2010	33%	34%	43%
2009	31%	30%	38%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harding Middle School	Ohio	Lakewood City School District
2023	5%	5%	5%
2022	7%	5%	6%
2021	6%	5%	6%
2020	2%	5%	6%
2019	2%	5%	6%
2018	5%	4%	5%
2017	5%	4%	5%
2016	4%	4%	5%
2015	5%	5%	5%
2014	5%	5%	4%
2013	8%	5%	6%
2012	5%	6%	6%
2011	6%	6%	6%
2010	9%	6%	8%
2009	6%	6%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lakewood City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harding Middle School's ranking?

Harding Middle School is ranked #331 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.

What schools are Harding Middle School often compared to?

Harding Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).

How many students attend Harding Middle School?

459 students attend Harding Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Harding Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Middle School?

Harding Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Harding Middle School offer ?

Harding Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Harding Middle School part of?

Harding Middle School is part of Lakewood City School District.