- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, OH
Highview 6th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Highview 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390444001338
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highview 6th Grade Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #12 of 18
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 426
- students enrolled
Highview 6th Grade Center has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highview 6th Grade Center ranks #12 of 18 public schools in Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Middletown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Highview 6th Grade Center shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 390444001338 · Middletown, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,587 students)
Highview 6th Grade Center shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Highview 6th Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,587 students
- Middletown Mid
Middletown Middle School
972 students
- Mayfield Eleme 503
Mayfield Elementary School
503 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 489
Rosa Parks Elementary School
489 students
- Wildwood Eleme 444
Wildwood Elementary School
444 students
- This school 426
Highview 6th Grade Center
426 students
What this shows Highview 6th Grade Center reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highview 6th Grade Center compares
Highview 6th Grade Center 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$14,554
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Highview 6th Grade Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown City reports $14,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highview 6th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highview 6th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Middletown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highview 6th Grade Center
How many students attend Highview 6th Grade Center?
Highview 6th Grade Center has 426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highview 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Highview 6th Grade Center is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highview 6th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Highview 6th Grade Center is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Middletown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highview 6th Grade Center?
Highview 6th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Highview 6th Grade Center rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Highview 6th Grade Center ranks #12 of 18 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown City?
Besides Highview 6th Grade Center, Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students), Middletown Middle School (972 students), and Mayfield Elementary School (503 students). See the Middletown City district page for the complete list.