Berkshire Middle School

409 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Burton Elementary School, located at 13724 Carlton St in Burton, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Berkshire Local School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education that prepares students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-oriented atmosphere typical of Geauga County.

The school benefits from its position within the Berkshire district, which has recently invested in modern facilities to enhance the student experience. Burton Elementary typically prides itself on a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical enrichment. By maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding community, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student curiosity and personal responsibility throughout their formative years.

409

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkshire Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
385 (94.1 %)
Two or More
13 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.0 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Berkshire Local
Phone:	(440)834-4616
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 5 95

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 105