BERKSHIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Berkshire Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Olentangy Local school district, located in Galena, OH with about 984 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Berkshire Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Berkshire Middle School, located in Galena, Ohio, is a key component of the Olentangy Local School District, one of the fastest-growing and highly regarded public school systems in the state. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum, preparing students for the transition to high school while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.
As part of the Olentangy community, Berkshire Middle School benefits from strong parent involvement and a focus on integrating modern instructional technology into the classroom. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts opportunities, designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its mission to support "every student, every day," Berkshire strives to maintain an inclusive, high-achieving atmosphere that reflects the district’s reputation for educational excellence in central Ohio.
For more information, contact Berkshire Middle School at (740) 657-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 657-5200
http://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us
BERKSHIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Galena, OH with about 984 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Olentangy Local
- Total Students:
- 984
- Teachers:
- 57.01
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 984 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BERKSHIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.7%
- Asian
- 10.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.