Van Wert Middle School

Van Wert City
10694 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
396 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Van Wert Middle School, located at 10694 State Route 118 in Van Wert, Ohio, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Van Wert City School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on a curriculum designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the school encourages students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the rigors of secondary education.

The facility operates as part of a community-oriented district that places a strong emphasis on student achievement and extracurricular involvement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Van Wert Middle School strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body through various programs, athletics, and activities that promote citizenship and personal responsibility. As a focal point for families in the area, the school works closely with parents and the local community to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their middle school years.
396
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    336 (84.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Van Wert City
Phone: (419)238-0727
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 6 118
Grade 7 129
Grade 8 149
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crestview Middle School
Crestview Local
209 Students
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832 (6.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th