Harrison Middle School

1,069 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harrison Middle School, located at 9830 West Rd in Harrison, Ohio, is a key academic institution within the Southwest Local School District. Serving the growing community of Harrison, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The facility is designed to support a diverse curriculum, offering students opportunities to engage in core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Harrison Middle School is known for its commitment to community involvement and school spirit. The institution strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, character, and leadership abilities. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a focus on collaborative learning, the school aims to ensure that its students are well-prepared to succeed not only in their future high school careers but also as active, contributing members of their local community.

1,069

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	968
Hispanic	32
Black	20
Asian	8
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
968 (90.6%)
Two or More
37 (3.5%)
Hispanic
32 (3.0%)
Black
20 (1.9%)
Asian
8 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
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 Local
Phone:	(513)367-4831
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,069
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 6 366

Grade 7 361

Grade 8 342