Tuslaw Middle School

1723 Manchester Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44647

446 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Tuslaw Middle School, located in Massillon, Ohio, serves as a vital component of the Tuslaw Local School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering specifically to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing both foundational knowledge and the development of critical thinking skills, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Tuslaw Middle School places a strong focus on building a supportive community. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, which are designed to build character, teamwork, and school spirit. With a mission rooted in student success, the school maintains an active partnership with families and the local Massillon community to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive both academically and socially.

446

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuslaw Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
428 (96.0 %)
Two or More
9 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
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:	Tuslaw Local
Phone:	(330)837-7807
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 91

Grade 6 109

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 124