Dominion Middle School

717 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dominion Middle School, located in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Columbus City Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment while preparing students for the academic rigor of high school. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore personal interests and develop critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Dominion Middle School places a high value on student development and engagement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. Situated in a residential area, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to promote student success and social-emotional growth during the formative middle school years.

717

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dominion Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	122
Black	186
Asian	9
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	1

White
340 (47.4 %)
Black
186 (25.9 %)
Hispanic
122 (17.0 %)
Two or More
59 (8.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-6020
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 239

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 226