- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, OH
Mad River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mad River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390487003363
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mad River Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mad River Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mad River Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mad River Middle School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390487003363 · Dayton, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Stebbins High School (1,092 students)
Mad River Middle School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mad River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stebbins High
Stebbins High School
1,092 students
- This school
Mad River Middle School
562 students
- Spinning Hills
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)
515 students
- Beverly Garden 388
Beverly Gardens Elementary School
388 students
- Saville Elemen 367
Saville Elementary School
367 students
- Brantwood Elem 365
Brantwood Elementary School
365 students
What this shows Mad River Middle School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mad River Middle School compares
Mad River 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 57% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$14,359
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Mad River Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mad River Local reports $14,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mad River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stebbins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Beverly Gardens Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brantwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mad River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Dayton
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
Standard public school
777 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Wright Brothers Middle School
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northridge Middle School
Standard public school
355 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
Standard public school
326 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Junior High School
Standard public school
319 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Wogaman Middle School
Standard public school
318 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mad River Middle School
How many students attend Mad River Middle School?
Mad River Middle School has 562 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mad River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mad River Middle School is 17:1, 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 Mad River Middle School?
49.7% of students at Mad River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mad River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mad River Middle School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mad River Middle School?
Mad River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Mad River Middle School rank among middle schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mad River Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mad River Local?
Besides Mad River Middle School, Mad River Local also operates Stebbins High School (1,092 students), Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) (515 students), and Beverly Gardens Elementary School (388 students). See the Mad River Local district page for the complete list.