Federal Hocking Middle School

Federal Hocking Local
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
185 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Federal Hocking Middle School, located in Stewart, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Federal Hocking Local School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the middle grades. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school, often incorporating project-based learning and community-integrated activities that reflect the unique identity of the Appalachian region it serves.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where student development—socially, emotionally, and academically—is a primary priority. By utilizing its location in Southeast Ohio, the school frequently encourages students to engage with their local environment and culture. As part of the broader Federal Hocking district, the middle school works to prepare its students for future success through a balance of traditional instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to preparing well-rounded, thoughtful citizens.
185
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (93.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.3%)
  • Black
    3 (1.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Federal Hocking Local
Phone: (740)662-6691
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
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 6 60
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 53
Gender Ratio