Galion Middle School

385 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Galion Middle School, located at 474 Portland Way N in Galion, Ohio, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Galion City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. By emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of responsible citizenship, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in both their academic and personal lives.

Beyond its core curriculum, Galion Middle School encourages students to engage in a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and school-wide initiatives. The school maintains a focus on community involvement and strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a dedicated staff and a focus on personalized learning, the institution works to ensure that each student receives the guidance and resources necessary to navigate the challenges of early adolescence effectively.

385

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galion Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	13
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
357 (92.7 %)
Two or More
14 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Galion City
Phone:	(419)468-3134
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 6 123

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 139