Enrollment
607
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Massillon, OH
Massillon Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Massillon Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390443501276
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Massillon Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #15 of 22
- public schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 607
- students enrolled
Massillon Junior High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Massillon Junior High School ranks #15 of 22 public schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
District: Massillon City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443501276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Massillon Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Massillon Junior High School
Massillon Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 607 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 253 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 607 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Massillon's middle schools, it stands alongside Edison Middle School (585 students): Massillon Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 13.6:1).
Massillon City also operates Washington High School (1,211 students) and Massillon Intermediate School (900 students) alongside Massillon Junior High 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 Massillon Junior High School compares
Massillon Junior High 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$13,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 61.6%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Massillon Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Massillon City, which includes Massillon Junior High School.
$13,703
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 50.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Massillon Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massillon Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gorrell Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Massillon Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Massillon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Massillon Junior High School
How many students attend Massillon Junior High School?
Massillon Junior High School has 607 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Massillon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Massillon Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Massillon Junior High School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Massillon Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Massillon Junior High School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Massillon Junior High School?
Massillon Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Massillon Junior High School rank among public schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Massillon Junior High School ranks #15 of 22 public schools in Massillon, 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 Massillon on the city page.
Is Massillon Junior High School a good school?
Massillon Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Massillon City?
Besides Massillon Junior High School, Massillon City also operates Washington High School (1,211 students), Massillon Intermediate School (900 students), and Franklin Elementary School (480 students). See the Massillon City district page for the complete list.
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