Colerain Middle School

Colerain Middle School is a public middle school in Cincinnati, Ohio, that serves grades 6–8 and is located in a large suburban area. There are about 555 students at the school, and there are about 37 full-time equivalent teachers and two full-time school counselors. This means that there is a student-teacher ratio of about 15:1, which is better than the district average. Colerain Middle School follows the Northwest Local School District's curriculum and offers a traditional middle school academic program that focuses on core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies, as well as services to help students. According to U.S. News data, 38% of students are proficient in math and 49% are proficient in English Language Arts. This is below the state average, but it is in line with similar schools that serve similar populations. The student body is diverse. 61% of students are economically disadvantaged, and 47% are female and 53% are male. A large part of the population is made up of minority students. The amount of money spent per student is in line with what most suburban public schools get from their districts.

Colerain Middle School is in the news for its recent successes! The school recently held a Take 10 Cincinnati Training Session. At that event, the Matthew Mangine Jr. Foundation gave the school a check to help them buy another automated external defibrillator (AED) for their campus. This program shows how much the school cares about the safety and health of its students. The school is also working to improve student success by cutting chronic absenteeism by 15% by 2027. This shows how committed it is to academic excellence.

Q1. How does Colerain Middle School encourage students to be curious and involved?

Ans. Students learn more and get better at critical thinking when they do hands-on projects, interactive lessons, and group activities.

Q2. What are some creative things you can do at Colerain?

Ans. Students can improve their creativity and ability to express themselves by taking part in music, art, theater, and writing programs.

Q3. How is the well-being of students supported?

Ans. Counseling, wellness workshops, and mindfulness exercises help students keep their emotions in check and learn how to deal with problems.

Q4. How does the school help students become leaders?

Ans.  Student councils, team projects, and mentorship programs are all ways for students to gain confidence and learn how to be responsible.

Q5. How does Colerain Middle School connect with families and the community?

Ans. Family events, volunteer projects, and partnerships with local groups all help people get involved and make real connections with their community.