- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, OH
Athens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Athens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390435200098
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Athens, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Athens Middle School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390435200098 · Athens, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 14.4:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (685 students)
Athens Middle School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Athens Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
685 students
- The Plains Int
The Plains Intermediate School
500 students
- Morrison Gordo
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
393 students
- This school
Athens Middle School
360 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
329 students
What this shows Athens Middle School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Middle School compares
Athens Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Athens Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Plains Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrison Gordon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens Middle School
How many students attend Athens Middle School?
Athens Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, OH. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Middle School?
42.3% of students at Athens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Athens Middle School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Athens, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Middle School?
Athens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens Middle School rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Athens, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Athens Middle School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (685 students), The Plains Intermediate School (500 students), and Morrison Gordon Elementary School (393 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.