Firelands Middle School

www.firelandsschools.org

414 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Amherst Middle School is a public school located in South Amherst, Ohio, and serves as a key component of the Firelands Local School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students. The school environment is designed to foster community engagement and encourage students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success within the broader Firelands educational framework.

As part of the Firelands Schools community, South Amherst Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum supported by the district's commitment to excellence in education. Through its official website, the district provides resources for families to stay connected with school programs, extracurricular activities, and academic standards. The school serves the local South Amherst area by maintaining a supportive atmosphere that aligns with the district's mission to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

414

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Firelands Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	33
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
371 (89.6 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.0 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Firelands Local
Phone:	(440)986-7021
Website:	http://www.firelandsschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 131

Grade 7 149

Grade 8 134