Northridge Middle School

6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031

271 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northridge Middle School, located at 6066 Johnstown Utica Rd in Johnstown, Ohio, serves as a central pillar of the Northridge Local School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Northridge Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and collaborative projects that build leadership skills and school spirit. Nestled within a close-knit rural-suburban community, the school benefits from active parent involvement and a focused effort to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and academic achievement for every student.

271

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
249 (91.9 %)
Two or More
12 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Northridge Local
Phone:	(740)967-6671
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 91

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 87