Talawanda Middle School

Talawanda City
4030 Oxford Reily Rd
Oxford, OH 45056
698 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Talawanda Middle School, located in Oxford, Ohio, serves as a key component of the Talawanda School District, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a community heavily influenced by its proximity to Miami University, which often translates into a learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, extracurricular engagement, and a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school. The facility itself is designed to support a modern middle-school curriculum, providing students with a variety of opportunities to explore interests in arts, athletics, and technology alongside core academic subjects.

Beyond the classroom, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school climate and community involvement. By leveraging its location in Oxford, Talawanda Middle School often benefits from partnerships with local educational resources and community programs that enhance the student experience. The school is committed to the holistic development of its students, focusing on both social-emotional growth and academic achievement to ensure that they are well-equipped for their future educational endeavors.
698
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    622 (89.1 %)
  • Black
    25 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    18 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (1.9 %)
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: Talawanda City
Phone: (513)273-3300
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 216
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* 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 6 227
Grade 7 229
Grade 8 242
Gender Ratio