Western Reserve Middle School

13850 W Akron Canfield Rd
Berlin Center, OH 44401

www.westernreserve.k12.oh.us

142 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Western Reserve Middle School, located in Berlin Center, Ohio, serves as a key academic institution within the Western Reserve Local School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on guiding students through their formative middle school years by emphasizing both core academic standards and personal character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular engagement and social growth.

As a community-centered school, Western Reserve Middle School prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure academic success and student well-being. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, the school maintains transparency and communication regarding school policies, academic calendars, and athletic programs. Located in a rural setting, the school reflects the values of its surrounding community, striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

142

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Reserve Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	3
Two or More	4

White
135 (95.1 %)
Two or More
4 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.1 %)

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:	Western Reserve Local
Phone:	(330)547-4100
Website:	http://www.westernreserve.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 53

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 46