Donnell Middle School

523 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Donnell Middle School, located in the heart of Findlay, Ohio, serves as a central hub for the community’s sixth through eighth-grade students. As part of the Findlay City School District, the school is situated on West Main Cross Street, placing it in a convenient, accessible location that integrates the campus into the daily life of the city. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for students navigating the transitional middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Donnell Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are challenged to reach their potential while developing the foundational skills needed for long-term success.

523

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donnell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	73
Black	14
Asian	9
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
398 (76.1 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.0 %)
Two or More
27 (5.2 %)
Black
14 (2.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Findlay City
Phone:	(419)425-8370
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 1

Grade 6 160

Grade 7 184

Grade 8 178