- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marengo, 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 dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390488003409
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 14
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 near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marengo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marengo, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Highland Middle School shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 390488003409 · Marengo, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.9:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (836 students)
Highland Middle School shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 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 Elem
Highland Elementary School
836 students
- Highland High
Highland High School
468 students
- This school
Highland Middle School
389 students
What this shows Highland Middle School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Middle School compares
Highland Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$12,522
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Highland Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Local reports $12,522 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 Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 389 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marengo, OH. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Highland Middle School?
21.4% 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 94.6% of enrollment, in Marengo, 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 public schools in Marengo?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marengo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland Local?
Besides Highland Middle School, Highland Local also operates Highland Elementary School (836 students) and Highland High School (468 students). See the Highland Local district page for the complete list.