New Lexington Middle School

New Lexington School District
2549 Panther Dr NE
New Lexington, OH 43764
374 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New Lexington Middle School, located at 2549 Panther Dr NE in New Lexington, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the New Lexington City School District, the school is dedicated to supporting students during their critical transition from elementary to high school. The facility is designed to foster a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally through a variety of core subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

The school community, often referred to as the "Panthers," places a strong emphasis on student engagement and school spirit. By providing a diverse range of programs, New Lexington Middle School aims to prepare its students for the rigor of secondary education while helping them navigate the social and emotional challenges typical of the middle school years. Through collaboration between staff, students, and families, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that promotes student achievement and community involvement within the Perry County area.
374
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    359 (96.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.1 %)
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: New Lexington School District
Phone: (740)342-4128
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
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 6 135
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 123
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crooksville Middle School
Crooksville Exempted Village
324 Students
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731 (6.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th