Canaan Middle School

www.alder.k12.oh.us

363 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Canaan Middle School is a public school located in Plain City, Ohio, serving as part of the Jonathan Alder Local School District. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle grade levels, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school. As part of a district that emphasizes community involvement and student achievement, Canaan Middle School aims to foster both personal growth and academic success by utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Jonathan Alder school system.

The school is situated along US Highway 42, providing a central location for families within the district. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution works to prepare its students for the transition into high school through a mix of core coursework and extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the official school website acts as the primary hub for ongoing communication and administrative updates.

363

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canaan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	37
Asian	7
Two or More	9

White
310 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
37 (10.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.5 %)
Asian
7 (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:	Jonathan Alder Local
Phone:	(614)733-3975
Website:	http://www.alder.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 5 199

Grade 6 164

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Canaan Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	199
Grade 6	164

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Canaan Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	44.6%
Male	201	55.4%

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