- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garfield Heights, OH
Garfield Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390440400995
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Heights Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Garfield Heights · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 541
- students enrolled
Garfield Heights Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Garfield Heights, OH.
School address
District: Garfield Heights City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390440400995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Garfield Heights Middle School shrank from 746 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 390440400995 · Garfield Heights, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Heights High School (942 students)
Garfield Heights Middle School shrank from 746 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Garfield Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Heigh
Garfield Heights High School
942 students
- This school
Garfield Heights Middle School
541 students
- William Foster
William Foster Elementary School
398 students
- Elmwood Elemen 374
Elmwood Elementary School
374 students
- Maple Leaf Ele 326
Maple Leaf Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Garfield Heights Middle School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Heights Middle School compares
Garfield Heights 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 46% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
99.4%
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
$16,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 372 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.8%
Two or More 8.7%
White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Garfield Heights Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Garfield Heights City Schools reports $16,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heights High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Foster Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Leaf Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Heights Middle School
How many students attend Garfield Heights Middle School?
Garfield Heights Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garfield Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Heights Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 46% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% 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 Garfield Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Heights Middle School is African American at 85.8% of enrollment, in Garfield Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Heights Middle School?
Garfield Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Garfield Heights Middle School rank among public schools in Garfield Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Garfield Heights, 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 Garfield Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Besides Garfield Heights Middle School, Garfield Heights City Schools also operates Garfield Heights High School (942 students), William Foster Elementary School (398 students), and Elmwood Elementary School (374 students). See the Garfield Heights City Schools district page for the complete list.