- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mentor, OH
Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial 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 390454902243
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Mentor · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Mentor, OH.
School address
District: Mentor Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454902243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Memorial Middle School shrank from 897 students in 2022-23 to 848 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 390454902243 · Mentor, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 15.8:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mentor High School (2,217 students)
Memorial Middle School shrank from 897 students in 2022-23 to 848 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Memorial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mentor High Sc
Mentor High School
2,217 students
- This school 852
Memorial Middle School
852 students
- Shore Middle S 752
Shore Middle School
752 students
- Ridge Elementa 661
Ridge Elementary School
661 students
- Hopkins Elemen 466
Hopkins Elementary School
466 students
- Bellflower Ele 465
Bellflower Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Memorial Middle School reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Middle School compares
Memorial Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 48% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$15,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Memorial Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mentor Exempted Village reports $15,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shore Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellflower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Mentor
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has 852 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mentor, OH. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 848 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Memorial Middle School?
16.4% of students at Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Middle School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Mentor, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle School?
Memorial 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 Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in Mentor?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Mentor, 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 Mentor on the city page.
What other schools are in Mentor Exempted Village?
Besides Memorial Middle School, Mentor Exempted Village also operates Mentor High School (2,217 students), Shore Middle School (752 students), and Ridge Elementary School (661 students). See the Mentor Exempted Village district page for the complete list.