A. I. Root Middle School

www.medinabees.org

690 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

A.I. Root Middle School is a public educational institution located in Medina, Ohio, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Medina City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for the transition to high school. The school’s mascot, the "Bee," reflects the district’s strong sense of community spirit and collective engagement.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities, including arts, music, and technology. Beyond the classroom, A.I. Root encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, aiming to provide a well-rounded experience. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at [www.medinabees.org](http://www.medinabees.org).

690

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. I. Root Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	608
Hispanic	25
Black	15
Asian	10
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
608 (88.1%)
Two or More
31 (4.5%)
Hispanic
25 (3.6%)
Black
15 (2.2%)
Asian
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
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:	Medina City SD
Phone:	(330)636-3500
Website:	http://www.medinabees.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 216

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 234