Enrollment
896
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
Mayfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390443704451
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfield Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfield Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Middle School ranks #5 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayfield Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayfield Middle School
Mayfield Middle School is a large combined-grade school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 896 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 896 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Mayfield City spends $17,671 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Cleveland's public schools, it stands alongside Ohio Connections Academy Inc (5,191 students): Mayfield Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 37.6:1).
Mayfield City also operates Mayfield High School (1,504 students) and Millridge Elementary School (604 students) alongside Mayfield 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 Mayfield Middle School compares
Mayfield 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$17,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 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 56.5%
African American 20.1%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Mayfield Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mayfield City, which includes Mayfield Middle School.
$17,671
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.6%
State 11.0%
Federal 5.5%
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 Mayfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lander Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gates Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,504
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Standard public school
5,191 students 37.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
Standard public school
628 students 19:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~896 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield Middle School
How many students attend Mayfield Middle School?
Mayfield Middle School has 896 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Mayfield Middle School?
20.3% of students at Mayfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield Middle School?
Mayfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mayfield Middle School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Middle School ranks #5 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Mayfield Middle School a good school?
Mayfield Middle School earns 52/100 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 Mayfield City?
Besides Mayfield Middle School, Mayfield City also operates Mayfield High School (1,504 students), Millridge Elementary School (604 students), and Lander Elementary (506 students). See the Mayfield City district page for the complete list.
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