- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sullivan, OH
Black River Education Center Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Black River Education Center Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390484603260
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black River Education Center Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Black River Education Center Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Education Center Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, OH.
School address
District: Black River Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390484603260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Black River Education Center Middle School held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390484603260 · Sullivan, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 8.5:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Black River Education Center Elementary School (443 students)
Black River Education Center Middle School held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Black River Education Center Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Black River Ed
Black River Education Center Elementary School
443 students
- Black River Hi
Black River High School
339 students
- This school 153
Black River Education Center Middle School
153 students
- Black River Lo 3
Black River Local Virtual School
3 students
What this shows Black River Education Center Middle School reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black River Education Center Middle School compares
Black River Education Center 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 143% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 143% 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.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,316
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Black River Education Center Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Black River Local reports $16,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black River Education Center Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Education Center Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black River Local Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Black River Education Center Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black River Education Center Middle School
How many students attend Black River Education Center Middle School?
Black River Education Center Middle School has 153 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sullivan, OH. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Education Center Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Education Center Middle School is 8.5:1, which is 53% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% 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 Black River Education Center Middle School?
76.7% of students at Black River Education Center Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River Education Center Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Black River Education Center Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Sullivan, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River Education Center Middle School?
Black River Education Center Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Black River Education Center Middle School rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Education Center Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Black River Local?
Besides Black River Education Center Middle School, Black River Local also operates Black River Education Center Elementary School (443 students), Black River High School (339 students), and Black River Local Virtual School (3 students). See the Black River Local district page for the complete list.