- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashland, OH
Mapleton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mapleton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390458305578
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mapleton Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mapleton Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Middle School ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Ashland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Mapleton Middle School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 390458305578 · Ashland, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mapleton Elementary School (363 students)
Mapleton Middle School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mapleton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mapleton Eleme
Mapleton Elementary School
363 students
- Mapleton High
Mapleton High School
202 students
- This school
Mapleton Middle School
172 students
- Mapleton Virtu 22
Mapleton Virtual Academy
22 students
What this shows Mapleton Middle School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mapleton Middle School compares
Mapleton Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$13,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.3%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Mapleton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton Local reports $13,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mapleton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mapleton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar middle schools in Ashland
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mapleton Middle School
How many students attend Mapleton Middle School?
Mapleton Middle School has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Mapleton Middle School?
27.9% of students at Mapleton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mapleton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mapleton Middle School is White at 98.3% of enrollment, in Ashland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mapleton Middle School?
Mapleton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Mapleton Middle School rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Middle School ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton Local?
Besides Mapleton Middle School, Mapleton Local also operates Mapleton Elementary School (363 students), Mapleton High School (202 students), and Mapleton Virtual Academy (22 students). See the Mapleton Local district page for the complete list.