- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medina, OH
Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390484903275
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Medina, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Highland Middle School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 390484903275 · Medina, OH Other · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 23.5:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (989 students)
Highland Middle School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Highland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
989 students
- This school
Highland Middle School
824 students
- Sharon Element
Sharon Elementary School
627 students
- Granger Elemen
Granger Elementary School
512 students
- Hinckley Eleme 384
Hinckley Elementary School
384 students
- Highland Virtu 6
Highland Virtual Learning Academy
6 students
What this shows Highland Middle School reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Middle School compares
Highland Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 824 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Highland Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Local reports $11,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hinckley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Virtual Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Medina
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Medina County Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
787 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Granger Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Eliza Northrop Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Evolve Academy
Special-education school
12 students
Nationwide other 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 (~824 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 824 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medina, OH. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 794 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 23.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Middle School?
4.8% of students at Highland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Highland Middle School rank among schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Medina, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Medina on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Local?
Besides Highland Middle School, Highland Local also operates Highland High School (989 students), Sharon Elementary School (627 students), and Granger Elementary School (512 students). See the Highland Local district page for the complete list.