Walnut Springs Middle School

914 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walnut Springs Middle School, located at 888 E. Walnut St. in Westerville, Ohio, is a key component of the Westerville City School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school places a strong emphasis on student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Walnut Springs is known for cultivating a vibrant school culture that encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and various elective programs. The school serves a diverse student population and prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Westerville community to ensure student success. By providing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning atmosphere, Walnut Springs Middle School aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to thrive in their future educational pursuits.

914

Total Students

56.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Springs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	72
Black	264
Asian	44
Two or More	96

White
438 (47.9 %)
Black
264 (28.9 %)
Two or More
96 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
72 (7.9 %)
Asian
44 (4.8 %)

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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-6700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 298

Grade 7 313

Grade 8 303