Durling Middle School

463 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Durling Middle School, located at 100 N Ridge Rd W in Lorain, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the Amherst Exempted Village School District. The school typically caters to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on the transitional academic and social-emotional needs of adolescents. As part of a district known for its commitment to student growth, Durling emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for the rigor of high school while encouraging involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various elective programs.

The school environment at Durling is designed to foster a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to help students develop both academically and personally. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the faculty works to balance core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with opportunities for personal enrichment. As a cornerstone of the local community, Durling Middle School strives to provide a safe and engaging setting that encourages students to become active participants in their own learning and development.

463

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durling Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	193
Black	76
Asian	1
Two or More	41

Hispanic
193 (41.7 %)
White
152 (32.8 %)
Black
76 (16.4 %)
Two or More
41 (8.9 %)
Asian
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:	Clearview Local
Phone:	(440)233-6869
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
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 5 115

Grade 6 113

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 120