Perry Middle School

461 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Perry Middle School, located at 2 Learning Ln in Perry, Ohio, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Perry Local School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the specific academic and social-emotional development needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The campus environment emphasizes a structured yet supportive atmosphere intended to foster student engagement, critical thinking, and personal growth during these formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Perry Middle School is typically characterized by its integration into the broader Perry community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic enrichment opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build school spirit. By prioritizing collaborative learning and character development, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous challenges of the Perry High School curriculum while nurturing well-rounded individuals.

461

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	56
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
376 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
56 (12.1 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
Black
9 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
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:	Perry Local
Phone:	(440)259-9500
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 89

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 141