- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Defiance, OH
Defiance Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Defiance 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 390438600840
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Defiance Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Defiance · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Defiance Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Defiance Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Defiance, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Defiance Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 390438600840 · Defiance, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 17.3:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Defiance Elementary School (1,075 students)
Defiance Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Defiance Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Defiance Eleme
Defiance Elementary School
1,075 students
- Defiance High
Defiance High School
697 students
- This school
Defiance Middle School
572 students
What this shows Defiance Middle School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Defiance Middle School compares
Defiance 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 43% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$13,696
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Defiance Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Defiance City reports $13,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Defiance Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Defiance High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Defiance Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Defiance Middle School
How many students attend Defiance Middle School?
Defiance Middle School has 572 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Defiance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Defiance Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Defiance Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Defiance Middle School?
45.2% of students at Defiance Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Defiance Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Defiance Middle School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Defiance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Defiance Middle School?
Defiance Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Defiance Middle School rank among public schools in Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Defiance Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Defiance, 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 Defiance on the city page.
What other schools are in Defiance City?
Besides Defiance Middle School, Defiance City also operates Defiance Elementary School (1,075 students) and Defiance High School (697 students). See the Defiance City district page for the complete list.