Zane Trace Middle School

946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601

392 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Zane Trace Middle School, located in Chillicothe, Ohio, serves as a vital component of the Zane Trace Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the local community.

Beyond the classroom, Zane Trace Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and student organizations. These programs are designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of school spirit. Supported by a committed faculty and staff, the school works closely with families to maintain a collaborative educational experience that addresses the unique needs of middle-grade students in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

392

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zane Trace Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
368 (93.9%)
Two or More
10 (2.6%)
Hispanic
7 (1.8%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
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:	Zane Trace Local
Phone:	(740)773-5842
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 5 108

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 89