Willard Grizzell Middle School

691 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Willard Grizzell Middle School, located in Dublin, Ohio, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the highly-regarded Dublin City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to transition successfully from elementary school to high school. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to help students develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility during their formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Willard Grizzell offers a robust array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and create a strong sense of community within the student body. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and holistic development, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, well-rounded citizens in an increasingly complex world.

691

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard Grizzell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	529
Hispanic	20
Black	9
Asian	91
Two or More	42

White
529 (76.6 %)
Asian
91 (13.2 %)
Two or More
42 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.9 %)
Black
9 (1.3 %)

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:	Dublin City
Phone:	(614)798-3569
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 249

Grade 7 207

Grade 8 235