Enrollment
883
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galena, OH
Berkshire Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berkshire Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390467605471
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkshire Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkshire Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galena, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkshire Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkshire Middle School
Berkshire Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Galena, Ohio, enrolling 883 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.9% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 883 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Berkshire 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 Berkshire Middle School compares
Berkshire 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 88% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 67.7%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Berkshire 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 Olentangy Local, which includes Berkshire Middle School.
$13,879
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 9.9%
Federal 8.5%
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.
How Berkshire Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkshire Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~883 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Middle School
How many students attend Berkshire Middle School?
Berkshire Middle School has 883 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galena, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Berkshire Middle School?
3.9% of students at Berkshire Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkshire Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berkshire Middle School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Galena, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkshire Middle School?
Berkshire Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Berkshire Middle School rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galena, 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 Galena on the city page.
Is Berkshire Middle School a good school?
Berkshire Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of 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 Olentangy Local?
Besides Berkshire Middle School, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), and Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.
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