Enrollment
1,375
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brunswick, OH
Brunswick Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brunswick Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390436604330
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brunswick Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brunswick Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Brunswick, OH.
School address
District: Brunswick City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436604330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brunswick Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brunswick Middle School
Brunswick Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Brunswick, Ohio, enrolling 1,375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,375 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brunswick City also operates Brunswick High School (1,910 students) and Huntington Elementary School (508 students) alongside Brunswick 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 Brunswick Middle School compares
Brunswick 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 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
1,375
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
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
30.8%
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
$12,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 86.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Brunswick Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick City, which includes Brunswick Middle School.
$12,243
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 Brunswick Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Kidder Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Applewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brunswick Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brunswick Middle School
How many students attend Brunswick Middle School?
Brunswick Middle School has 1,375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brunswick, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunswick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunswick 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Brunswick Middle School?
14.9% of students at Brunswick Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brunswick Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brunswick Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Brunswick, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brunswick Middle School?
Brunswick Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Brunswick Middle School rank among public schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick on the city page.
Is Brunswick Middle School a good school?
Brunswick Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Brunswick City?
Besides Brunswick Middle School, Brunswick City also operates Brunswick High School (1,910 students), Huntington Elementary School (508 students), and Walter Kidder Elementary School (480 students). See the Brunswick City district page for the complete list.
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