- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westerville, OH
Blendon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blendon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390450401949
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blendon Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blendon Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blendon Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450401949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-108 students YoY
Blendon Middle School shrank from 712 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-108 students YoY 390450401949 · Westerville, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 13.5:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Blendon Middle School shrank from 712 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Blendon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- Genoa Middle S
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- Walnut Springs 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- This school 609
Blendon Middle School
609 students
What this shows Blendon Middle School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blendon Middle School compares
Blendon Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Blendon Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blendon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blendon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Westerville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blendon Middle School
How many students attend Blendon Middle School?
Blendon Middle School has 609 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blendon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blendon Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Blendon Middle School?
25.1% of students at Blendon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blendon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blendon Middle School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blendon Middle School?
Blendon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Blendon Middle School rank among middle schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blendon Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Westerville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Westerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Westerville City?
Besides Blendon Middle School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), and Westerville Central High School (1,485 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.