SPINNING HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL (5-6)

Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mad River Local school district, located in Dayton, OH with about 568 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th 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 28 teachers, Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Spinning Hills Middle School, located at 5001 Eastman Ave in Dayton, Ohio, serves as a specialized transitional campus for students in grades 5 and 6. Operating within the Mad River Local School District, the school is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more departmentalized structure of secondary school. By focusing exclusively on this two-grade cohort, the school aims to provide an age-appropriate environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of "tweens" during a critical developmental period.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to build foundational skills before advancing to the district's upper-grade middle school facilities. With its dedicated focus on fifth and sixth graders, Spinning Hills emphasizes collaborative learning and the development of personal responsibility, helping students navigate the transition to more independent academic habits in a supportive, focused setting.

For more information, contact Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) at (937) 259-6635 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.