Shelby Middle School

474 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Shelby Middle School, located at 109 W Smiley Ave in Shelby, Ohio, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Shelby City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. By focusing on both core curricular standards and character development, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible, productive members of the local community.

In addition to its academic programs, Shelby Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience. The institution typically offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop teamwork skills, and build lasting friendships. Through the combined efforts of its faculty, staff, and the surrounding Shelby community, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

474

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelby Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
439 (92.6%)
Hispanic
18 (3.8%)
Two or More
11 (2.3%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Shelby City
Phone:	(419)347-5451
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 1

Grade 6 167

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 147