Watkins Middle School

1,147 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Watkins Middle School, located in Pataskala, Ohio, is a key component of the Southwest Licking Local School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The campus is situated in a growing community, reflecting the district's commitment to providing a supportive and structured environment that caters to the developmental needs of early adolescents.

Academically, Watkins Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with opportunities for exploratory learning. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, aimed at fostering social-emotional growth and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, Watkins Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

1,147

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watkins Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	812
Hispanic	43
Black	61
Asian	149
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
812 (70.8%)
Asian
149 (13.0%)
Two or More
80 (7.0%)
Black
61 (5.3%)
Hispanic
43 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Southwest Licking Local
Phone:	(740)927-5767
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* 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 6 390

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 418

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Watkins Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	390
Grade 7	339
Grade 8	418

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Watkins Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	550	48%
Male	597	52%

Middle School 6th - 8th