- Enrollment
- 3,435
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mason, OH
Mason Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390504503952
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mason, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mason Middle School held near 1,665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.5 → 82.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390504503952 · Mason, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
1,637 enr · 19.3:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: William Mason High School (3,435 students)
Mason Middle School held near 1,665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.5 → 82.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mason Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Mason
William Mason High School
3,435 students
- Mason Intermed
Mason Intermediate Elementary School
3,086 students
- Mason Early Ch
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School
1,997 students
- This school
Mason Middle School
1,637 students
What this shows Mason Middle School reports 1,637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason Middle School compares
Mason 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 80% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,637
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,834
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Asian 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Mason Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason City reports $13,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Mason High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Intermediate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,086
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason Middle School
How many students attend Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has 1,637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mason, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,662 (2022-23) → 1,665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason Middle School?
6.3% of students at Mason Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mason Middle School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Mason, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason Middle School rank among public schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mason, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mason City?
Besides Mason Middle School, Mason City also operates William Mason High School (3,435 students), Mason Intermediate Elementary School (3,086 students), and Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School (1,997 students). See the Mason City district page for the complete list.