W. C. Handy Community Middle School serves 204 students in grades 6-8.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
W. C. Handy Community Middle School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend W. C. Handy Community Middle School?
204 students attend W. C. Handy Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of W. C. Handy Community Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does W. C. Handy Community Middle School offer ?
W. C. Handy Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W. C. Handy Community Middle School part of?
W. C. Handy Community Middle School is part of W. C. Handy Community Middle School District.
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