Enrollment
591
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bexley, OH
Bexley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bexley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390436200181
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bexley Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bexley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 591
- students enrolled
Bexley Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bexley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bexley, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bexley Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bexley Middle School
Bexley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bexley, Ohio, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bexley City spends $17,946 per pupil, 22% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bexley City also operates Bexley High School (766 students) and Cassingham Elementary School (480 students) alongside Bexley 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 Bexley Middle School compares
Bexley 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 80.4%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Bexley Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bexley City, which includes Bexley Middle School.
$17,946
Per student
+22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 15.8%
Federal 5.1%
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 Bexley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cassingham Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maryland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montrose Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bexley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bexley Middle School
How many students attend Bexley Middle School?
Bexley Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bexley, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bexley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bexley Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bexley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bexley Middle School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Bexley, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bexley Middle School?
Bexley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Bexley Middle School rank among public schools in Bexley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bexley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bexley, 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 Bexley on the city page.
Is Bexley Middle School a good school?
Bexley Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Bexley City?
Besides Bexley Middle School, Bexley City also operates Bexley High School (766 students), Cassingham Elementary School (480 students), and Maryland Elementary School (333 students). See the Bexley City district page for the complete list.
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