Stanton Middle School

kent.k12.oh.us/kcs/campus/stanton.php

616 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stanton Middle School, located in Kent, Ohio, serves as a key academic institution within the Kent City School District. Situated on Hudson Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the middle grade levels, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary instruction and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and the social-emotional development typical of early adolescence.

Beyond its core curriculum, Stanton Middle School is committed to preparing students for future success through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities. The school works to cultivate a sense of community among its student body while encouraging individual responsibility and critical thinking skills. By maintaining strong ties to the Kent community and utilizing the resources of the larger school district, Stanton provides a structured yet engaging atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of its students as they navigate their formative middle school years.

616

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	26
Black	100
Asian	19
Two or More	63
American Indian	1

White
407 (66.1%)
Black
100 (16.2%)
Two or More
63 (10.2%)
Hispanic
26 (4.2%)
Asian
19 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Kent City
Phone:	(330)676-8300
Website:	http://kent.k12.oh.us/kcs/campus/stanton.php
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 198

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 210