- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middlebury, IN
Northridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180660001162
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Middlebury · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Middlebury, IN.
School address
District: Middlebury Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180660001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Northridge Middle School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 180660001162 · Middlebury, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 15.8:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,331 students)
Northridge Middle School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,331 students
- This school
Northridge Middle School
963 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate School
574 students
- Orchard View S 345
Orchard View School
345 students
- Jefferson Elem 344
Jefferson Elementary School
344 students
- York Elementar 260
York Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Northridge Middle School reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Middle School compares
Northridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | 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.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$10,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Northridge Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlebury Community Schools reports $10,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard View School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~963 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Middle School
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has 963 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middlebury, IN. CCD year-over-year: 976 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 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 Northridge Middle School?
31.7% of students at Northridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Middle School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Middlebury, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Northridge Middle School rank among public schools in Middlebury?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Middlebury, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middlebury on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlebury Community Schools?
Besides Northridge Middle School, Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge High School (1,331 students), Heritage Intermediate School (574 students), and Orchard View School (345 students). See the Middlebury Community Schools district page for the complete list.