Langston Middle School

www.oberlin.k12.oh.us

184 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Langston Middle School, located at 150 N. Pleasant St. in Oberlin, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Oberlin City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that caters to the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing both rigorous classroom instruction and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

As part of the broader Oberlin school system, Langston Middle School benefits from the unique character of the city, often leveraging its proximity to Oberlin College and other local resources to enhance the student experience. The school focuses on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, prioritizing a collaborative approach to education. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a curriculum designed to promote critical thinking and creativity, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for every learner who walks through its doors.

184

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Langston Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	23
Black	31
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
91 (49.5%)
Two or More
37 (20.1%)
Black
31 (16.8%)
Hispanic
23 (12.5%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)

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:	Oberlin City Schools
Phone:	(440)775-7961
Website:	http://www.oberlin.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 53

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 64

Grade 9 1