- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clyde, OH
Mcpherson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcpherson 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 391002002166
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcpherson Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clyde · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcpherson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpherson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clyde, OH.
School address
District: Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 391002002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mcpherson Middle School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 391002002166 · Clyde, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clyde High School (611 students)
Mcpherson Middle School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mcpherson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clyde High Sch
Clyde High School
611 students
- Clyde Elementa
Clyde Elementary School
503 students
- This school
Mcpherson Middle School
449 students
- Green Springs
Green Springs Elementary School
435 students
What this shows Mcpherson Middle School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcpherson Middle School compares
Mcpherson 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,400
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Mcpherson Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcpherson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcpherson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcpherson Middle School
How many students attend Mcpherson Middle School?
Mcpherson Middle School has 449 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clyde, OH. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Middle School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Mcpherson Middle School?
38.3% of students at Mcpherson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcpherson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcpherson Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Clyde, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcpherson Middle School?
Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson Middle School rank among public schools in Clyde?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpherson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clyde, 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 Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village?
Besides Mcpherson Middle School, Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village also operates Clyde High School (611 students), Clyde Elementary School (503 students), and Green Springs Elementary School (435 students). See the Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village district page for the complete list.