Hastings Middle School

1850 Hastings Ln
Upper Arlington, OH 43220

709 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hastings Middle School, located at 1850 Hastings Lane in Upper Arlington, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the Upper Arlington City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and a variety of elective opportunities designed to challenge students and pique their interests as they transition toward high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hastings Middle School places a strong focus on the "whole child" by encouraging involvement in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. The school benefits from its location within the established and engaged Upper Arlington community, maintaining a culture that values collaboration between staff, parents, and students. By focusing on personal growth and community involvement, Hastings aims to prepare its students to be thoughtful, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

709

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hastings Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	572
Hispanic	33
Black	10
Asian	39
Two or More	55

White
572 (80.7 %)
Two or More
55 (7.8 %)
Asian
39 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
33 (4.7 %)
Black
10 (1.4 %)

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:	Upper Arlington City
Phone:	(614)487-5100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 254

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 238