- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Youngstown, OH
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey
Federal NCES profile for Chaney Middle at Mcguffey, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451602091
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 253
- students enrolled
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey has class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaney Middle at Mcguffey ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451602091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-21.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 390451602091 · Youngstown, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (612 students)
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-21.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
612 students
- Chaney High
Chaney High
536 students
- Rayen Early Co
Rayen Early College Middle School
370 students
- Volney Rogers
Volney Rogers School
326 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
324 students
- This school
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey
253 students
What this shows Chaney Middle at Mcguffey reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaney Middle at Mcguffey compares
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 45% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Ohio - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$24,791
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 14.2%
White 13.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Youngstown City reports $24,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaney Middle at Mcguffey Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaney High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayen Early College Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Volney Rogers School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaney Middle at Mcguffey's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Youngstown
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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chaney Middle at Mcguffey
How many students attend Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Youngstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is 10.1:1, which is 45% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?
The largest demographic group at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaney Middle at Mcguffey rank among middle schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaney Middle at Mcguffey ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Youngstown City?
Besides Chaney Middle at Mcguffey, Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students), Chaney High (536 students), and Rayen Early College Middle School (370 students). See the Youngstown City district page for the complete list.