Enrollment
413
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briar Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briar Middle School
Briar Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 413 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 716 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #196.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sandusky's public schools, it stands alongside Sandusky High School (1,028 students): Briar Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 16.1:1).
Perkins Local also operates Perkins High School (539 students) and Furry Elementary School (495 students) alongside Briar 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 Briar Middle School compares
Briar 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,139
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perkins Local, which includes Briar Middle School.
$14,139
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 19.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~413 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Briar Middle School a good school?
Briar Middle School earns 46/100 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 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.
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