Sandusky Middle School

418 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sandusky Middle School, located at 318 Columbus Ave in Sandusky, Ohio, serves as a central hub for the academic and social development of the district’s adolescent learners. As part of the Sandusky City Schools district, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation, providing a structured environment designed to meet the unique intellectual, emotional, and social needs of students in the middle grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Sandusky community and is committed to fostering a culture of academic growth and student engagement. Beyond the standard curriculum, Sandusky Middle School typically emphasizes personal responsibility and community involvement, striving to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education. By maintaining a focus on core academic excellence and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to create a supportive foundation where students can explore their interests and build the essential skills required for future success in high school and beyond.

418

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandusky Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	26
Black	151
Two or More	108

Black
151 (36.1%)
White
133 (31.8%)
Two or More
108 (25.8%)
Hispanic
26 (6.2%)

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:	Sandusky City
Phone:	(419)984-1180
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 202

Grade 8 216