- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Beachwood Middle School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390435500122 · Beachwood, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.6:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Beachwood High School (620 students)
Beachwood Middle School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Beachwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beachwood High
Beachwood High School
620 students
- This school
Beachwood Middle School
327 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary School
300 students
- Bryden Element
Bryden Elementary School
260 students
- Fairmount Earl 76
Fairmount Early Childhood Center
76 students
What this shows Beachwood Middle School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beachwood Middle School compares
Beachwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$24,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Beachwood City reports $24,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~327 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.