NORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Norton Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the South-Western City school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 577 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Norton Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Norton Middle School, located at 215 Norton Rd in Columbus, Ohio, is a public middle school serving students within the South-Western City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of adolescents as they transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on core subjects and offering various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success.

The school is an integral part of the Columbus community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit, parental involvement, and community engagement. Norton Middle School typically utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to support different learning styles and promotes a culture of inclusivity and safety. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to instill character and discipline, ensuring that students not only excel in the classroom but also contribute positively to their local environment.

For more information, contact Norton Middle School at (614) 801-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228-1715
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NORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 577 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
South-Western City
Total Students:
577
Teachers:
34.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 577 students

White
44.4%
Hispanic/Latino
28.2%
Black or African American
19.4%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.