Ontario Middle School

447 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906

468 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Ontario Middle School, located at 447 Shelby Ontario Rd in Mansfield, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Ontario Local School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing pupils for the more rigorous demands of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Ontario Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school is recognized for its commitment to the local community, maintaining a supportive environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized learning and student success. As part of the Mansfield area educational landscape, it strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere that prepares its students to become productive, engaged citizens.

468

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ontario Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	19
Black	16
Asian	16
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
387 (82.7 %)
Two or More
29 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.1 %)
Black
16 (3.4 %)
Asian
16 (3.4 %)
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:	Ontario Local
Phone:	(419)529-5507
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 2

Grade 6 159

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 154