- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Orab, OH
Mt Orab Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Orab Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390460600427
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Orab Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mount Orab · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Orab Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Orab Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Orab, OH.
School address
District: Western Brown Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390460600427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Mt Orab Middle School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 390460600427 · Mount Orab, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 17.6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Brown High School (765 students)
Mt Orab Middle School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mt Orab Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Brown
Western Brown High School
765 students
- Mt Orab Primar
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School
683 students
- This school
Mt Orab Middle School
600 students
- Hamersville El
Hamersville Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Mt Orab Middle School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Orab Middle School compares
Mt Orab 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$14,056
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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Mt Orab Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Brown Local reports $14,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Orab Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Brown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Orab Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamersville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Orab Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Orab
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Orab Middle School
How many students attend Mt Orab Middle School?
Mt Orab Middle School has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Orab, OH. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Orab Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Orab Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Mt Orab Middle School?
38.9% of students at Mt Orab Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Orab Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Orab Middle School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Mount Orab, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Orab Middle School?
Mt Orab Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Mt Orab Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Orab?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Orab Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Orab, 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 Western Brown Local?
Besides Mt Orab Middle School, Western Brown Local also operates Western Brown High School (765 students), Mt Orab Primary Elementary School (683 students), and Hamersville Elementary School (556 students). See the Western Brown Local district page for the complete list.