Harold C Urey Middle School

John Glenn School Corporation
407 Washington St
Walkerton, IN 46574
312 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Harold C. Urey Middle School, located in Walkerton, Indiana, is part of the John Glenn School Corporation. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of Harold C. Urey, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist and Indiana native, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence and scientific curiosity. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares middle schoolers for the academic rigors of high school while emphasizing personal growth and social development.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with various elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Harold C. Urey Middle School encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics and academic clubs, to promote teamwork and well-rounded development. By integrating community values with a structured educational approach, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and contribute positively to their local community.
312
Total Students
20.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (89.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: John Glenn School Corporation
Phone: (574)586-3184
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 142
Grade 8 170
Gender Ratio