Clear Fork Middle School

987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813

354 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clear Fork Middle School is located in the rural community of Bellville, Ohio, and serves as a key educational hub for students within the Clear Fork Valley Local School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the middle grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for future academic success.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Clear Fork Middle School plays an active role in the local community by fostering a sense of school spirit and belonging. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations, which allow students to explore their interests outside of traditional coursework. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous academic standards and character development, the school aims to help students become well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens within the Bellville area.

354

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clear Fork Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
333 (94.1%)
Hispanic
11 (3.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Clear Fork Valley Local
Phone:	(419)886-3111
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 124

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 120