Blendon Middle School

223 S Otterbein Ave
Westerville, OH 43081

609 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Blendon Middle School, located in Westerville, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the Westerville City School District. It is a public middle school that caters to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, character, and social-emotional growth through a variety of classroom instruction and collaborative projects.

Beyond academics, Blendon Middle School offers a robust array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to help students explore their interests and build a sense of community within the school. By balancing rigorous educational standards with holistic development, Blendon aims to nurture well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

609

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blendon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	46
Black	150
Asian	18
Two or More	72
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
319 (52.4%)
Black
150 (24.6%)
Two or More
72 (11.8%)
Hispanic
46 (7.6%)
Asian
18 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-6400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 206

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 198