Buckeye Junior High School

312 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Buckeye Junior High School, located in Medina, Ohio, serves as a key academic institution within the Buckeye Local School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills while navigating the social and emotional challenges typical of early adolescence.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Buckeye Junior High places a significant emphasis on creating a well-rounded student experience. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build a sense of community. By maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement and character development, Buckeye Junior High strives to prepare its learners for future academic success and active participation within the local community.

312

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckeye Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	7
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
284 (91.0%)
Two or More
13 (4.2%)
Hispanic
7 (2.2%)
Black
6 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Buckeye Local
Phone:	(330)722-8257
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 7 154

Grade 8 158