Kenton Middle School

Kenton City
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
285 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Kenton Middle School, located at 300 Oriental St in Kenton, Ohio, serves as a primary educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Kenton City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects alongside various elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to Kenton High School while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Kenton Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and school spirit. The institution typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, which serve to keep students engaged and connected to their peers. As a central fixture of the Kenton community, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to maintain a supportive atmosphere, striving to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance needed to succeed during their middle school years.
285
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    252 (88.4%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.2%)
  • Black
    6 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Kenton City
Phone: (419)673-1237
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 145
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 7 146
Grade 8 139
Gender Ratio