Eastern Heights Middle School

549 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Eastern Heights Middle School, located at 528 Garford Ave in Elyria, Ohio, is a public educational institution serving students in the Elyria City School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is part of a larger district-wide effort to provide a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary instruction and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school, emphasizing core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

The school environment at Eastern Heights is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. Beyond the standard classroom experience, the school generally encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which are vital for building a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Eastern Heights Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success in the Elyria City Schools system and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local Elyria community.

549

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Heights Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	95
Black	87
Two or More	120

White
247 (45.0%)
Two or More
120 (21.9%)
Hispanic
95 (17.3%)
Black
87 (15.8%)

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:	Elyria City Schools
Phone:	(440)284-8015
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 5 144

Grade 6 121

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 128