- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cambridge, OH
Cambridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390436900224
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cambridge, OH.
School address
District: Cambridge City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436900224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Cambridge Middle School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390436900224 · Cambridge, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 16:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge High School (472 students)
Cambridge Middle School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge High
Cambridge High School
472 students
- Cambridge Prim
Cambridge Primary School
433 students
- Cambridge Inte
Cambridge Intermediate School
412 students
- This school
Cambridge Middle School
399 students
- Cambridge City 81
Cambridge City Preschool
81 students
What this shows Cambridge Middle School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Middle School compares
Cambridge 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$13,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Cambridge Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cambridge City reports $13,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge City Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Middle School
How many students attend Cambridge Middle School?
Cambridge Middle School has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cambridge, OH. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Cambridge Middle School?
49.4% of students at Cambridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Middle School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Cambridge, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Middle School?
Cambridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Cambridge Middle School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge City?
Besides Cambridge Middle School, Cambridge City also operates Cambridge High School (472 students), Cambridge Primary School (433 students), and Cambridge Intermediate School (412 students). See the Cambridge City district page for the complete list.