Watkins Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Etna, OH Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Columbus, OH SchoolScore™ F (49.6)
  • 1,147 Students
  • 58.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 19.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (740)927-5767 Phone
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Watkins Middle School
Etna, OH 43062
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ F (49.6)
1,147
Students
58.0
Teachers
19.8:1
Student:Teacher
(740)927-5767
Phone

Watkins Middle School is a public Middle school located in Etna, OHIO, operated by the Southwest Licking Local school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 1,147 students enrolled; a 19.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Ohio Middle School Average
Enrollment
1,147.0
State avg: 489.0
▲ 135% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.78:1
State avg: 17:1
▲ 16% worse
Free Lunch %
40.5%
State avg: 19.9%
▲ 104% worse
School Details
School Name
Watkins Middle School
NCESSCH ID
390480403098
State School ID
OH-048041-067876
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8868 Watkins Rd SW
City
Etna
State
Ohio
ZIP Code
43062
County
Licking County
Metro Area
Columbus, OH
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3912
State Leg. Upper
39020
State Leg. Lower
39068
Latitude
39.96286
Longitude
-82.65003
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
1,147
Total Students
👩‍🏫
58.0
Teachers FTE
📐
19.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
58.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)58.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 464 40.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Southwest Licking Local
LEAID
3904804
State LEA ID
OH-048041
Phone
(740)927-3941
Website
http://www.swl.k12.oh.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Pataskala
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$76,608K
Federal Revenue
$5,281K
State Revenue
$27,732K
Local Revenue
$43,595K
Total Expenditure
$72,429K
Instruction Exp.
$34,657K
Support Services
$19,835K
Other Current Exp.
$1,787K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Watkins Middle School

1
Watkins Intermediate School
Pataskala · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Watkins Memorial High School
Pataskala · High
0.8 mi
3
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center
Etna · Prekindergarten
1.7 mi
4
SWL Digital Academy
Pataskala · High
2.2 mi
5
Etna Elementary
Etna · Elementary
2.5 mi
6
Pataskala Elementary School
Pataskala · Elementary
2.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Watkins Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Watkins Middle School?
1,147 students are enrolled at Watkins Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Watkins Middle School have?
Watkins Middle School has 58.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1.
What grades does Watkins Middle School serve?
Watkins Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Watkins Middle School a charter school?
Watkins Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Watkins Middle School located in?
Watkins Middle School is located in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area.
What school district does Watkins Middle School belong to?
Watkins Middle School is part of the Southwest Licking Local school district.
How much does Southwest Licking Local spend per student?
The Southwest Licking Local district spends approximately $63,146,469 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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