Enrollment
741
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390435300109
Barberton Middle School — Barberton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Barberton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Barberton City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+96% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barberton Middle School reports 741 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 96% above the Ohio average and 19% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 371 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Barberton City spends $16,062 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.5% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barberton Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 96% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 96% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
52.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,062
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 248 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 741 Top 87% in Ohio — larger than 13% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 61.9% +96% vs state
NCES ID 390435300109
Student demographics
White 69.4%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 371:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.0%
In-school suspensions 167
Out-of-school suspensions 248
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barberton City, which includes Barberton Middle School.
$16,062
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 49.0%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Barberton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Barberton Middle School
How many students attend Barberton Middle School?
Barberton Middle School has 741 students enrolled. It is a other school in Barberton, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barberton Middle School?
61.9% of students at Barberton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barberton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barberton Middle School is White at 69.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Barberton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barberton Middle School?
Barberton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.