- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dublin, OH
John Sells Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Sells Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390470202753
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Sells Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Sells Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Sells Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Dublin, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
John Sells Middle School held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 390470202753 · Dublin, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 12.8:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students)
John Sells Middle School held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
John Sells Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dublin Jerome
Dublin Jerome High School
2,075 students
- Dublin Coffman
Dublin Coffman High School
1,824 students
- Dublin Scioto
Dublin Scioto High School
1,437 students
- Abraham Depp E
Abraham Depp Elementary
902 students
- Ann Simpson Da
Ann Simpson Davis Middle School
890 students
- This school 715
John Sells Middle School
715 students
What this shows John Sells Middle School reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Sells Middle School compares
John Sells 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▲ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$16,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Asian 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, John Sells Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dublin City reports $16,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Sells Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Jerome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Coffman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Scioto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Depp Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Simpson Davis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Sells Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,824
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Dublin
3 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Sells Middle School
How many students attend John Sells Middle School?
John Sells Middle School has 715 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dublin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sells Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Sells Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower 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 John Sells Middle School?
32.2% of students at John Sells Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Sells Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Sells Middle School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Dublin, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Sells Middle School?
John Sells Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 John Sells Middle School rank among middle schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, John Sells Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Dublin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dublin on the city page.
What other schools are in Dublin City?
Besides John Sells Middle School, Dublin City also operates Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students), Dublin Coffman High School (1,824 students), and Dublin Scioto High School (1,437 students). See the Dublin City district page for the complete list.