Wellston Middle School

227 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692

301 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wellston Middle School, located at 227 Golden Rocket Drive in Wellston, Ohio, serves as a central hub for the community's adolescent learners. As part of the Wellston City School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on both the academic development and the personal growth of its students. The facility is designed to foster a supportive environment where young adolescents can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a foundation for future success.

The school takes great pride in its identity as the "Golden Rockets," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community pride that permeates the district. Beyond the standard curriculum, Wellston Middle School emphasizes the importance of character building and extracurricular involvement, encouraging students to participate in various athletic and social programs. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its youth to become productive, well-rounded citizens within the Wellston area and beyond.

301

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellston Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
289 (96.0 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Wellston City
Phone:	(740)384-2251
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 99

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 111