Olentangy Liberty Middle School

1,004 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Olentangy Liberty Middle School, located in Powell, Ohio, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Olentangy Local School District. Consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The educational environment is supported by a dedicated faculty that emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and student-centered learning, often ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state.

Beyond academics, Olentangy Liberty Middle School fosters a vibrant community culture that prioritizes student well-being and holistic development. The school provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, STEM clubs, and various student-led organizations, encouraging students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. Situated in a rapidly growing, suburban community, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and active community support, creating a collaborative atmosphere that focuses on preparing students for future success in an increasingly complex world.

1,004

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olentangy Liberty Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	759
Hispanic	34
Black	18
Asian	131
Two or More	59
American Indian	3

White
759 (75.6 %)
Asian
131 (13.0 %)
Two or More
59 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
34 (3.4 %)
Black
18 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Olentangy Local
Phone:	(740)657-4400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 330

Grade 7 365

Grade 8 309