Barberton Middle School

741 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Barberton Middle School, located at 477 4th St NW in Barberton, Ohio, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Barberton City School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the middle grades. By fostering a supportive environment, the school aims to challenge students to reach their full potential while preparing them for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Barberton Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to encourage student engagement, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of community and school pride. Through its commitment to character development and academic excellence, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, successful members of the greater Barberton community.

741

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barberton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	24
Black	127
Asian	6
Two or More	65
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
514 (69.4%)
Black
127 (17.1%)
Two or More
65 (8.8%)
Hispanic
24 (3.2%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Barberton City
Phone:	(330)745-9950
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 5 45

Grade 6 203

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 245