Enrollment
327
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beachwood, OH
Beachwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beachwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390435500122
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beachwood Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Beachwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Beachwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beachwood Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Beachwood, OH.
School address
District: Beachwood City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435500122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beachwood Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beachwood Middle School
Beachwood Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Beachwood, Ohio, enrolling 327 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, Beachwood Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Ohio schools and 31% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.6% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Ohio average.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Beachwood City spends $22,312 per pupil, 52% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Beachwood City also operates Beachwood High School (620 students) and Hilltop Elementary School (300 students) alongside Beachwood Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beachwood Middle School compares
Beachwood Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 73% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
African American 27.5%
Asian 19.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Beachwood Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beachwood City, which includes Beachwood Middle School.
$22,312
Per student
+52%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.3%
State 9.4%
Federal 6.3%
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.
How Beachwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beachwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beachwood Middle School
How many students attend Beachwood Middle School?
Beachwood Middle School has 327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beachwood, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beachwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beachwood Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% 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 Beachwood Middle School?
8.6% of students at Beachwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beachwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beachwood Middle School is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Beachwood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beachwood Middle School?
Beachwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beachwood Middle School rank among public schools in Beachwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Beachwood Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Beachwood, 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 Beachwood on the city page.
Is Beachwood Middle School a good school?
Beachwood Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beachwood City?
Besides Beachwood Middle School, Beachwood City also operates Beachwood High School (620 students), Hilltop Elementary School (300 students), and Bryden Elementary School (260 students). See the Beachwood City district page for the complete list.
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