Enrollment
494
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maumee, OH
Gateway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390443601291
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Maumee · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Maumee, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Middle School
Gateway Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Maumee, Ohio, enrolling 494 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 494 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 773 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Maumee City also operates Maumee High School (619 students) and Fort Miami Elementary School (345 students) alongside Gateway Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gateway Middle School compares
Gateway Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Gateway Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maumee City, which includes Gateway Middle School.
$15,863
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 23.0%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gateway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Miami Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway Middle School
How many students attend Gateway Middle School?
Gateway Middle School has 494 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maumee, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Gateway Middle School?
25.1% of students at Gateway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Middle School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Maumee, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Middle School?
Gateway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Middle School rank among public schools in Maumee?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Maumee, 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 Maumee on the city page.
Is Gateway Middle School a good school?
Gateway Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Maumee City?
Besides Gateway Middle School, Maumee City also operates Maumee High School (619 students), Fort Miami Elementary School (345 students), and Wayne Trail Elementary School (323 students). See the Maumee City district page for the complete list.
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