Schaefer Middle School

147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505

285 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Schaefer Middle School, located at 147 S. Fostoria Ave in Springfield, Ohio, serves as a key academic institution within the Springfield City School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the educational and social development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By fostering a structured learning environment, Schaefer Middle School emphasizes core academic curriculum while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic programming, the school strives to cultivate a sense of community among its student body. It typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to engage students’ interests and promote character development. As part of the Springfield City School District, Schaefer Middle School works closely with families and the local community to provide resources and support, ensuring that students have the foundation necessary for success as they prepare for the rigors of high school and beyond.

285

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schaefer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	36
Black	59
Asian	1
Two or More	42

White
147 (51.6%)
Black
59 (20.7%)
Two or More
42 (14.7%)
Hispanic
36 (12.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Springfield City School District
Phone:	(937)505-4390
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 7 141

Grade 8 144