- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barberton, OH
Barberton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barberton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390435300109
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barberton Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Barberton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 741
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Barberton Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Barberton, OH.
School address
District: Barberton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435300109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Barberton Middle School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390435300109 · Barberton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 61.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Barberton High School (1,186 students)
Barberton Middle School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Barberton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barberton High
Barberton High School
1,186 students
- This school
Barberton Middle School
741 students
- Barberton Prim
Barberton Primary School
671 students
- Barberton Inte
Barberton Intermediate School
655 students
- Barberton Pres 189
Barberton Preschool
189 students
- Barberton Virt 6
Barberton Virtual Academy
6 students
What this shows Barberton Middle School reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barberton Middle School compares
Barberton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 96% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$15,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Barberton Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barberton City reports $15,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barberton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Barberton Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Barberton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Barberton Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Barberton Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Barberton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Barberton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Barberton Middle School
How many students attend Barberton Middle School?
Barberton Middle School has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barberton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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% of enrollment, in Barberton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barberton Middle School?
Barberton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barberton Middle School rank among public schools in Barberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Barberton Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Barberton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Barberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Barberton City?
Besides Barberton Middle School, Barberton City also operates Barberton High School (1,186 students), Barberton Primary School (671 students), and Barberton Intermediate School (655 students). See the Barberton City district page for the complete list.