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Public middle school · Van Wert City

Van Wert Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Van Wert, OH · NCES 391002301885

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

399

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

29.32

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.6:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Ohio middle enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 650 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

454

Van Wert Middle School: 399 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

13.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Van Wert Middle School

Van Wert Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Van Wert. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Van Wert City. NCES reports 399 students for 2024–25.

Among 650 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, below the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Van Wert Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
0.4%
Students with disabilities
18.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
No

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
1

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White87%
  • Hispanic6.3%
  • Black2%
  • Asian0.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Van Wert City

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Van Wert Early Childhood Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

343 reported students

Van Wert High School

High · Grades 09–12

509 reported students

Van Wert Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–05

692 reported students

View all 4 district schools →