Harding Middle School

www.lakewoodcityschools.org

446 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harding Middle School, located at 16601 Madison Ave in Lakewood, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the Lakewood City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, aimed at promoting well-rounded personal and social development.

As a member of the Lakewood City Schools community, Harding Middle School emphasizes the values of inclusion, community engagement, and student-centered learning. The school leverages its urban setting to provide diverse learning experiences, preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and responsible citizenship. Through the district’s comprehensive resources and a focus on the "whole child," Harding strives to create an inviting atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their potential and connect with their peers and educators.

446

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	13
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	55

White
355 (79.6%)
Two or More
55 (12.3%)
Black
16 (3.6%)
Hispanic
13 (2.9%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)

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:	Lakewood City
Phone:	(216)529-4261
Website:	http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 147

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 156