Rocky River Middle School

575 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rocky River Middle School, located in the lakeside suburb of Rocky River, Ohio, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the highly regarded Rocky River City School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and critical thinking skills. The institution emphasizes a student-centered approach, balancing challenging coursework with a supportive environment that addresses the unique social and emotional needs of middle-school-aged children.

Beyond the classroom, Rocky River Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student clubs. This holistic focus encourages students to discover their passions and develop leadership skills outside of the traditional academic setting. With a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, involved parents, and the local community, the school maintains a reputation for high achievement and a welcoming culture, consistently ranking as one of the top middle schools in the Greater Cleveland area.

575

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky River Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	22
Black	7
Asian	17
Two or More	26

White
503 (87.5 %)
Two or More
26 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
22 (3.8 %)
Asian
17 (3.0 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)

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:	Rocky River City
Phone:	(440)356-6870
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 178

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 215