- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hobart, IN
Hobart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hobart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180459000773
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobart Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Hobart · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobart Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobart Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hobart · Indiana
NCES ID 180459000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hobart Middle School held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180459000773 · Hobart, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 18.9:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobart High School (1,320 students)
Hobart Middle School held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hobart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobart High Sc
Hobart High School
1,320 students
- This school
Hobart Middle School
905 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
594 students
- Joan Martin El 497
Joan Martin Elementary School
497 students
- Liberty Elemen 398
Liberty Elementary School
398 students
- Early Learning 264
Early Learning Center-George Earle
264 students
What this shows Hobart Middle School reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobart Middle School compares
Hobart Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,086
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Hobart Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Hobart reports $12,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hobart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary School at Mundell | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joan Martin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center-George Earle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Hobart
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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hobart Middle School
How many students attend Hobart Middle School?
Hobart Middle School has 905 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hobart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobart Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hobart Middle School?
49.0% of students at Hobart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hobart Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Hobart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobart Middle School?
Hobart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hobart Middle School rank among public schools in Hobart?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobart Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hobart on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Hobart?
Besides Hobart Middle School, School City of Hobart also operates Hobart High School (1,320 students), Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (594 students), and Joan Martin Elementary School (497 students). See the School City of Hobart district page for the complete list.