William S Guy Middle School

4115 Shady Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades 4-6, William S Guy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William S Guy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

William S Guy Middle School's student population of 254 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
No specific colors mentioned

School Rankings

William S Guy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William S Guy Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2421 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
33%
54%
42%
60%
45%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
35%
17%
White
42%
65%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: No Mascot Mentioned

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William S Guy Middle School's ranking?
William S Guy Middle School is ranked #2421 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend William S Guy Middle School?
254 students attend William S Guy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of William S Guy Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William S Guy Middle School?
William S Guy Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does William S Guy Middle School offer ?
William S Guy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William S Guy Middle School part of?
William S Guy Middle School is part of Liberty Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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