Finland Middle School

673 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Finland Middle School, located in the Hilltop area of Columbus, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By offering a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to engage students in a way that builds both character and essential 21st-century skills.

As part of a large urban district, Finland Middle School emphasizes community involvement and the importance of creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. The faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction to meet the unique needs of their learners, encouraging students to take ownership of their education. Through collaborative efforts between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to provide a stable foundation that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility.

673

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Finland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	159
Black	182
Asian	19
Two or More	64
American Indian	2

White
247 (36.7%)
Black
182 (27.0%)
Hispanic
159 (23.6%)
Two or More
64 (9.5%)
Asian
19 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (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:	South-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-3600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 7 338

Grade 8 335