Ottawa Middle School

Ottawa
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
498 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ottawa Middle School is located at 1230 South Ash in Ottawa, Kansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the USD 290 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for students during their middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while providing them with the foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ottawa Public Schools district, which emphasizes a commitment to excellence and student-centered learning. Through their official website at http://www.usd290.org, the district provides resources for families, including updates on school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. As an integral part of the Ottawa community, Ottawa Middle School strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
498
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    430 (86.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
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: Ottawa
Phone: (785)229-8030
Website: http://www.usd290.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 217
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 6 161
Grade 7 172
Grade 8 165
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Franklin Middle School
West Franklin
135 Students
331 Tyler St
Pomona, KS 66076 (9.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th