Willoughby Middle School

548 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Willoughby Middle School, located at 36901 Ridge Rd in Willoughby, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. The school caters to students in the middle grades, typically focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the pivotal adolescent years. The campus is situated in a well-established community, providing a structured environment that emphasizes preparation for high school and beyond through a diverse core curriculum.

Beyond its academic programming, Willoughby Middle School is committed to cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills outside of the classroom. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success.

548

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willoughby Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	19
Black	137
Asian	8
Two or More	56

White
328 (59.9 %)
Black
137 (25.0 %)
Two or More
56 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)

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:	Willoughby-Eastlake City
Phone:	(440)975-3600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 182

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 184