Enrollment
660
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goshen Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goshen Middle School
Goshen Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Goshen, Ohio, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 532 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #416, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 660 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 159 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 660 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Goshen Local also operates Goshen High School (817 students) and Marr/Cook Elementary School (645 students) alongside Goshen 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 Goshen Middle School compares
Goshen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen Local, which includes Goshen Middle School.
$12,320
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 49.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Goshen on the city page.
Is Goshen Middle School a good school?
Goshen Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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