Oakwood Middle School

858 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Oakwood Middle School, located at 2300 Schneider St NE in Canton, Ohio, is a public school serving students within the Plain Local School District. As a key part of the district’s educational infrastructure, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and personal development. The campus is situated in a suburban community setting, providing a structured environment where students are encouraged to engage with a diverse curriculum and participate in various extracurricular activities that support well-rounded growth.

Academically, Oakwood Middle School emphasizes core subject mastery while promoting critical thinking and technological literacy to prepare students for future success in the district’s secondary programs. Beyond the classroom, the school typically emphasizes a positive school culture through sports, clubs, and student leadership opportunities. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Oakwood strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that meets the unique social and emotional needs of middle-grade learners in the Canton area.

858

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	22
Black	140
Asian	6
Two or More	87
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
598 (69.7%)
Black
140 (16.3%)
Two or More
87 (10.1%)
Hispanic
22 (2.6%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Plain Local
Phone:	(330)491-3790
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 7 442

Grade 8 416