Enrollment
449
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcpherson Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcpherson Middle School
Mcpherson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Clyde, Ohio, enrolling 449 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 674 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #262.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 449 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village also operates Clyde High School (611 students) and Clyde Elementary School (503 students) alongside Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson Middle School compares
Mcpherson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,504
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village, which includes Mcpherson Middle School.
$13,504
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 46.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~449 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clyde on the city page.
Is Mcpherson Middle School a good school?
Mcpherson Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of 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 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.
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