Enrollment
485
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Groveport Madison Middle School North
Federal NCES profile for Groveport Madison Middle School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390469702731
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groveport Madison Middle School North earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #19 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Groveport Madison Middle School North has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groveport Madison Middle School North ranks #19 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469702731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groveport Madison Middle School North compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Groveport Madison Middle School North
Groveport Madison Middle School North is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 485 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.8% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 485 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 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% 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: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 485 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Columbus's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodward Park Middle School (836 students): Groveport Madison Middle School North is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 16.1:1).
Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students) and Sedalia Elementary (530 students) alongside Groveport Madison Middle School North.
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 North compares
Groveport Madison Middle School North on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 99% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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
African American 47.2%
White 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Groveport Madison Middle School North is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groveport Madison Local, which includes Groveport Madison Middle School North.
$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 North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveport Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunloe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendening Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groveport Madison Middle School North'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 Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~485 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Groveport Madison Middle School North
How many students attend Groveport Madison Middle School North?
Groveport Madison Middle School North has 485 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveport Madison Middle School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Groveport Madison Middle School North is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher 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 Groveport Madison Middle School North?
62.8% of students at Groveport Madison Middle School North 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 North?
The largest demographic group at Groveport Madison Middle School North is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groveport Madison Middle School North?
Groveport Madison Middle School North has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 North rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Groveport Madison Middle School North ranks #19 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Groveport Madison Middle School North a good school?
Groveport Madison Middle School North earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 North, 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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