- Enrollment
- 2,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, OH
Hadley E Watts Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hadley E Watts Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390437300270
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hadley E Watts Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hadley E Watts Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hadley E Watts Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Hadley E Watts Middle School grew from 687 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 390437300270 · Dayton, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 19.4:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Centerville High School (2,720 students)
Hadley E Watts Middle School grew from 687 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hadley E Watts Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
2,720 students
- This school 777
Hadley E Watts Middle School
777 students
- Centerville Pr 679
Centerville Primary Village South
679 students
- Magsig Middle 571
Magsig Middle School
571 students
- Tower Heights 571
Tower Heights Middle School
571 students
- Centerville Pr 545
Centerville Primary Village North
545 students
What this shows Hadley E Watts Middle School reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hadley E Watts Middle School compares
Hadley E Watts Middle School is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,153
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 777 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Asian 13.5%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Hadley E Watts Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centerville City reports $15,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hadley E Watts Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magsig Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tower Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hadley E Watts Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Dayton
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mad River Middle School
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 students per teacher
Wright Brothers Middle School
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northridge Middle School
Standard public school
355 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
Standard public school
326 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Junior High School
Standard public school
319 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Wogaman Middle School
Standard public school
318 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hadley E Watts Middle School
How many students attend Hadley E Watts Middle School?
Hadley E Watts Middle School has 777 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hadley E Watts Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hadley E Watts Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hadley E Watts Middle School?
11.9% of students at Hadley E Watts Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hadley E Watts Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hadley E Watts Middle School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hadley E Watts Middle School?
Hadley E Watts Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Hadley E Watts Middle School rank among middle schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hadley E Watts Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Centerville City?
Besides Hadley E Watts Middle School, Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students), Centerville Primary Village South (679 students), and Magsig Middle School (571 students). See the Centerville City district page for the complete list.