- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandusky, OH
Briar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Briar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468102664
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briar Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Briar Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briar Middle School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Briar Middle School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390468102664 · Sandusky, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 18:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Perkins High School (539 students)
Briar Middle School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Briar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perkins High S
Perkins High School
539 students
- Furry Elementa
Furry Elementary School
495 students
- Meadowlawn Ele
Meadowlawn Elementary School
421 students
- This school
Briar Middle School
413 students
What this shows Briar Middle School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briar Middle School compares
Briar 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,698
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Briar Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perkins Local reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Furry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sandusky
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandusky High School
Standard public school
1,028 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Furry Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Sandusky Middle School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
The Early Learning Academy
Standard public school
379 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briar Middle School
How many students attend Briar Middle School?
Briar Middle School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briar Middle School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher 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 Briar Middle School?
26.6% of students at Briar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Briar Middle School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briar Middle School?
Briar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Briar Middle School rank among schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Briar Middle School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Sandusky, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandusky on the city page.
What other schools are in Perkins Local?
Besides Briar Middle School, Perkins Local also operates Perkins High School (539 students), Furry Elementary School (495 students), and Meadowlawn Elementary School (421 students). See the Perkins Local district page for the complete list.