Parkway Middle School

Parkway Local
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
279 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Parkway Middle School is a public educational institution located in Rockford, Ohio, serving as a core component of the Parkway Local School District. Situated at 400 Buckeye St., the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in the middle grades. As a community-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the rural Van Wert County area, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school by emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and character education.

Beyond the classroom, Parkway Middle School typically reflects the values of its small-town setting, encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their potential. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students, Parkway Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and community responsibility among its student body.
279
Total Students
14.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    263 (94.3%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.2%)
  • Black
    4 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7%)
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: Parkway Local
Phone: (419)363-3045
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 5 79
Grade 6 67
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 66
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Celina Middle School
Celina City
348 Students
615 Holly St
Celina, OH 45822 (10.0 miles away)
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