Johnson Park Middle School

349 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Johnson Park Middle School, located in the Driving Park neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By offering a comprehensive middle school curriculum, the faculty aims to guide students through the critical transition from childhood to adolescence, focusing on building essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills while preparing them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Johnson Park Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school works to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop strong character traits. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive environment, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to achieve their potential and become active, responsible participants in their local Columbus community.

349

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Park Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	121
Black	189
Asian	12
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
189 (54.2%)
Hispanic
121 (34.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.6%)
Asian
12 (3.4%)
White
10 (2.9%)
American Indian
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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-6501
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 6 107

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 124