MIDNIMO CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Midnimo Cross Cultural Community School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 110 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Midnimo Cross Cultural Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Midnimo Cross Cultural Community School, located on Loretta Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school’s name, "Midnimo," which means "unity" in Somali, reflects its core mission: to foster a sense of community and bridge cultural gaps among its diverse student population. By prioritizing an inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to help students from various backgrounds succeed academically while maintaining respect for their individual cultural identities.

Operated under the guidance of Educational Solutions, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet the academic needs of its students while addressing social and emotional growth. The institution serves as a critical resource for its neighborhood, focusing on individualized instruction and community engagement to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for future success. By integrating culturally responsive teaching practices, Midnimo strives to create a welcoming space where students are empowered to excel both in the classroom and as active members of the broader community.

For more information, contact Midnimo Cross Cultural Community School at (614) 261-7480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43211-1507
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MIDNIMO CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 110 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
North Central Ohio ESC
Total Students:
110
Teachers:
8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 110 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MIDNIMO CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
White
0.9%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.