Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School

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Charter School 165 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Midnimo Cross Cultural Community School, located on Loretta Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school’s name, "Midnimo," which means "unity" in Somali, reflects its core mission: to foster a sense of community and bridge cultural gaps among its diverse student population. By prioritizing an inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to help students from various backgrounds succeed academically while maintaining respect for their individual cultural identities.

Operated under the guidance of Educational Solutions, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet the academic needs of its students while addressing social and emotional growth. The institution serves as a critical resource for its neighborhood, focusing on individualized instruction and community engagement to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for future success. By integrating culturally responsive teaching practices, Midnimo strives to create a welcoming space where students are empowered to excel both in the classroom and as active members of the broader community.

165

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	35
Black	130

Black
130 (78.8%)
Hispanic
35 (21.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Phone:	(614)261-7480
Website:	http://edsolns.ncoesc.org/midnimo
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 70

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 48