Jones Middle School

2100 Arlington Ave
Upper Arlington, OH 43221

726 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jones Middle School, located at 2100 Arlington Ave in Upper Arlington, Ohio, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the highly-regarded Upper Arlington City School District, the institution is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a rigorous curriculum, and comprehensive student support services. The school fosters a collaborative learning environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state.

Beyond academics, Jones Middle School places a significant priority on the "whole child," offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a commitment to community, innovation, and inclusivity, often leveraging the district’s focus on personalized learning to help students develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills. Its location in the heart of Upper Arlington makes it a central hub for student life and community engagement within the local suburban area.

726

Total Students

52.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jones Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	21
Black	12
Asian	25
Two or More	42

White
626 (86.2 %)
Two or More
42 (5.8 %)
Asian
25 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
21 (2.9 %)
Black
12 (1.7 %)

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)487-5080
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 228

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 231