- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Massillon, OH
Edison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390499203747
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 22
- public schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #4 of 22 public schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Edison Middle School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 390499203747 · Massillon, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.6:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry High School (1,456 students)
Edison Middle School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Edison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,456 students
- Pfeiffer Inter
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
587 students
- This school
Edison Middle School
585 students
- Watson Element 515
Watson Elementary School
515 students
- Genoa Elementa 474
Genoa Elementary School
474 students
- Lohr Elementar 445
Lohr Elementary School
445 students
What this shows Edison Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Middle School compares
Edison Middle School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$13,035
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Edison Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Local reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genoa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lohr Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Massillon
1 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Middle School
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower 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 Edison Middle School?
30.3% of students at Edison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Edison Middle School rank among public schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #4 of 22 public schools in Massillon, 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 Massillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry Local?
Besides Edison Middle School, Perry Local also operates Perry High School (1,456 students), Pfeiffer Intermediate School (587 students), and Watson Elementary School (515 students). See the Perry Local district page for the complete list.