Enrollment
426
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highview 6th Grade Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highview 6th Grade Center
Highview 6th Grade Center is a mid-sized middle school in Middletown, Ohio, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 188 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 426 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Middletown's middle schools, it stands alongside Madison Junior High (342 students): Highview 6th Grade Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 20.1:1).
Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students) and Middletown Middle School (972 students) alongside Highview 6th Grade Center.
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 Highview 6th Grade Center compares
Highview 6th Grade Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,298
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown City, which includes Highview 6th Grade Center.
$13,298
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 39.8%
Federal 19.8%
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 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
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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.
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 (~426 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Highview 6th Grade Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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