Eastern MS

Eastern Local School District
11519 US Highway 62
Winchester, OH 45697
264 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Eastern Middle School, located in Winchester, Ohio, is a rural public school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Eastern Local School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. The school focuses on core academic subjects while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, social development, and personal growth within the Brown County community.

The school is situated along US Highway 62, serving as a central hub for families in the Winchester area. It emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community to help students achieve their academic goals. By maintaining a focus on both foundational skills and modern educational standards, Eastern Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities of their upcoming high school years.
264
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    254 (96.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Eastern Local School District
Phone: (937)695-1249
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 94
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 72
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Whiteoak Junior High School
Bright Local
95 Students
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155 (6.1 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th