Enrollment
143
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Malvern, OH
Malvern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Malvern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390461705296
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malvern Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 143
- students enrolled
Malvern Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Malvern, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malvern Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malvern Middle School
Malvern Middle School is a small middle school in Malvern, Ohio, enrolling 143 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 31% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 38 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 143 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brown Local also operates Malvern Elementary School (259 students) and Malvern High School (166 students) alongside Malvern Middle School.
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 Malvern Middle School compares
Malvern Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Malvern Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brown Local, which includes Malvern Middle School.
$14,958
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 30.7%
Federal 13.6%
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 Malvern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malvern High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malvern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~143 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Malvern Middle School
How many students attend Malvern Middle School?
Malvern Middle School has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Malvern, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malvern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malvern Middle School is 23.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malvern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Malvern Middle School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Malvern, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malvern Middle School?
Malvern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Malvern Middle School rank among public schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Malvern, 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 Malvern on the city page.
Is Malvern Middle School a good school?
Malvern Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Brown Local?
Besides Malvern Middle School, Brown Local also operates Malvern Elementary School (259 students) and Malvern High School (166 students). See the Brown Local district page for the complete list.
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