John Sells Middle School

715 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Sells Middle School, located in the heart of Dublin, Ohio, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the highly-regarded Dublin City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. By offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with exploratory electives, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while helping them develop essential social and emotional skills during their critical middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, John Sells Middle School encourages a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school benefits from a strong partnership with the local Dublin community and highly engaged parents, which helps cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, the school remains a cornerstone of the Dublin community’s educational landscape.

715

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Sells Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	107
Black	82
Asian	127
Two or More	59

White
340 (47.6%)
Asian
127 (17.8%)
Hispanic
107 (15.0%)
Black
82 (11.5%)
Two or More
59 (8.3%)

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:	Dublin City
Phone:	(614)764-5919
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 227

Grade 7 253

Grade 8 235