Enrollment
489
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Groveport, OH
Groveport Madison Middle School Central
Federal NCES profile for Groveport Madison Middle School Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390469702729
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groveport Madison Middle School Central earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Groveport · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Groveport Madison Middle School Central has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groveport Madison Middle School Central ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Groveport, OH.
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469702729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+164% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groveport Madison Middle School Central compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Groveport Madison Middle School Central
Groveport Madison Middle School Central is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Groveport, Ohio, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.4% of students qualify for free meals, 164% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 200 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 489 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Groveport's middle schools, it stands alongside Groveport Madison Middle School South (465 students): Groveport Madison Middle School Central is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 20.2:1).
Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students) and Sedalia Elementary (530 students) alongside Groveport Madison Middle School Central.
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 Groveport Madison Middle School Central compares
Groveport Madison Middle School Central on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 164% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 164% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$14,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
African American 52.8%
White 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Groveport Madison Middle School Central is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groveport Madison Local, which includes Groveport Madison Middle School Central.
$14,273
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 36.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 Groveport Madison Middle School Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveport Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunloe Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendening Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groveport Madison Middle School Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Groveport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~489 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Groveport Madison Middle School Central
How many students attend Groveport Madison Middle School Central?
Groveport Madison Middle School Central has 489 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Groveport, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveport Madison Middle School Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Groveport Madison Middle School Central is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Groveport Madison Middle School Central?
83.4% of students at Groveport Madison Middle School Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groveport Madison Middle School Central?
The largest demographic group at Groveport Madison Middle School Central is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Groveport, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groveport Madison Middle School Central?
Groveport Madison Middle School Central has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Groveport Madison Middle School Central rank among public schools in Groveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Groveport Madison Middle School Central ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Groveport, 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 Groveport on the city page.
Is Groveport Madison Middle School Central a good school?
Groveport Madison Middle School Central earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Groveport Madison Local?
Besides Groveport Madison Middle School Central, Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students), Sedalia Elementary (530 students), and Dunloe Elementary School (510 students). See the Groveport Madison Local district page for the complete list.
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