- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goshen, OH
Goshen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Goshen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390463402519
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goshen Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Goshen Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goshen, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Goshen Middle School shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 390463402519 · Goshen, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 20.6:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (817 students)
Goshen Middle School shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Goshen Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
817 students
- This school
Goshen Middle School
660 students
- Marr/Cook Elem
Marr/Cook Elementary School
645 students
- Spaulding Elem
Spaulding Elementary School
573 students
What this shows Goshen Middle School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goshen Middle School compares
Goshen 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Goshen Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goshen Local reports $14,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goshen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marr/Cook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spaulding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goshen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Goshen Middle School
How many students attend Goshen Middle School?
Goshen Middle School has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goshen, OH. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goshen Middle School?
39.8% of students at Goshen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goshen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Goshen Middle School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Goshen, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goshen Middle School?
Goshen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Goshen Middle School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goshen, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Goshen Local?
Besides Goshen Middle School, Goshen Local also operates Goshen High School (817 students), Marr/Cook Elementary School (645 students), and Spaulding Elementary School (573 students). See the Goshen Local district page for the complete list.