- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, OH
Northridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390487303378
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 355
- students enrolled
Northridge Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Northridge Middle School grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 390487303378 · Dayton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge Elementary School (796 students)
Northridge Middle School grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Northridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Ele
Northridge Elementary School
796 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
493 students
- This school
Northridge Middle School
355 students
- 3ea 3
3ea
3 students
What this shows Northridge Middle School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Middle School compares
Northridge Middle School is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$19,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
African American 31.0%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Northridge Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northridge Local reports $19,882 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 Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| 3ea | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 84/100
Similar middle schools in Dayton
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
Standard public school
777 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Mad River Middle School
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 students per teacher
Wright Brothers Middle School
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
Standard public school
326 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Junior High School
Standard public school
319 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Wogaman Middle School
Standard public school
318 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Middle School
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Middle School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 middle schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Northridge Local?
Besides Northridge Middle School, Northridge Local also operates Northridge Elementary School (796 students), Northridge High School (493 students), and 3ea (3 students). See the Northridge Local district page for the complete list.