At a glance
Reported students
753
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
514
Minerva Park Middle School: 753 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Minerva Park Middle School
Minerva Park Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Columbus. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Westerville City. NCES reports 753 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.2%) and White (32.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Minerva Park Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.9%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black39.2%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Westerville City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Genoa Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
702 reported students
Walnut Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
613 reported students
Blendon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
609 reported students
Heritage Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
592 reported students
McVay Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
591 reported students
Minerva France Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
559 reported students
Public schools near Minerva Park Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School Middle · Charter · Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School | 06–08 | 462 | 1.8 mi |
| Woodward Park Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 836 | 2.4 mi |
| Blendon Middle School Middle · Westerville City | 06–08 | 609 | 2.8 mi |
| Walnut Springs Middle School Middle · Westerville City | 06–08 | 613 | 3.5 mi |
| Medina Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 438 | 3.8 mi |
| Mifflin Alternative Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 356 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Minerva Park Middle School
What grades does Minerva Park Middle School serve?
Minerva Park Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Westerville City.
How many students attend Minerva Park Middle School?
Minerva Park Middle School reported 753 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Minerva Park Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 753 students and 51.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Minerva Park Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Minerva Park Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westerville City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Minerva Park Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Minerva Park Middle School in?
Minerva Park Middle School is part of Westerville City, based in Westerville, OH, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Minerva Park Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School (1.8 mi), Woodward Park Middle School (2.4 mi), Blendon Middle School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.