Enrollment
611
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington Court House, OH
Miami Trace Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Trace Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391001002696
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Trace Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Washington Court House · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Trace Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Trace Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Washington Court House, OH.
School address
District: Miami Trace Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391001002696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miami Trace Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miami Trace Middle School
Miami Trace Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Washington Court House, Ohio, enrolling 611 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 611 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 673 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #545, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 611 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 139 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 611 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Washington Court House's middle schools, it stands alongside Washington Middle School (405 students): Miami Trace Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 14:1).
Miami Trace Local also operates Miami Trace Elementary School (1,139 students) and Miami Trace High School (747 students) alongside Miami Trace 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 Miami Trace Middle School compares
Miami Trace 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▲ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 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 86.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Miami Trace 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 Miami Trace Local, which includes Miami Trace Middle School.
$13,177
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 11.8%
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 Miami Trace Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Trace Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Trace High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Trace Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Washington Court House
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~611 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Miami Trace Middle School
How many students attend Miami Trace Middle School?
Miami Trace Middle School has 611 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington Court House, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Trace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Trace Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Trace Middle School?
32.2% of students at Miami Trace Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Trace Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Trace Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Washington Court House, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Trace Middle School?
Miami Trace Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Miami Trace Middle School rank among public schools in Washington Court House?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Trace Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Washington Court House, 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 Washington Court House on the city page.
Is Miami Trace Middle School a good school?
Miami Trace Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Miami Trace Local?
Besides Miami Trace Middle School, Miami Trace Local also operates Miami Trace Elementary School (1,139 students) and Miami Trace High School (747 students). See the Miami Trace Local district page for the complete list.
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