Hilltonia Middle School

420 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hilltonia Middle School, located on West Mound Street in Columbus, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares them for the transition into high school. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while striving to encourage critical thinking, social responsibility, and student engagement within the local community.

In addition to its academic programs, Hilltonia Middle School places significant emphasis on creating a positive school culture. The administration and faculty work to promote inclusivity and character development, often utilizing various extracurricular activities, sports, and student services to ensure that the diverse needs of their student population are met. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and behavioral expectations, the school seeks to equip its students with the essential tools needed for future success in their academic journeys.

420

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltonia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	75
Black	151
Asian	14
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

Black
151 (36.0%)
White
145 (34.5%)
Hispanic
75 (17.9%)
Two or More
34 (8.1%)
Asian
14 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5937
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 6 130

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 167