- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Mccord Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mccord Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451304307
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccord Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #6 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccord Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccord Middle School ranks #6 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451304307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mccord Middle School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390451304307 · Columbus, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 17.2:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Mccord Middle School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mccord Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- Worthingway Mi 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- This school 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- Worthington Hi 528
Worthington Hills Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Mccord Middle School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccord Middle School compares
Mccord 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Mccord Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccord Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccord Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Standard public school
507 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccord Middle School
How many students attend Mccord Middle School?
Mccord Middle School has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccord Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccord Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Mccord Middle School?
18.4% of students at Mccord Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccord Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mccord Middle School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccord Middle School?
Mccord Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mccord Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccord Middle School ranks #6 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Mccord Middle School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.