- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwood, OH
Norwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390445701462
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 371
- students enrolled
Norwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Norwood, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Norwood Middle School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390445701462 · Norwood, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwood High School (435 students)
Norwood Middle School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwood High S
Norwood High School
435 students
- This school
Norwood Middle School
371 students
- Sharpsburg Ele
Sharpsburg Elementary
261 students
- Williams Avenu
Williams Avenue Elementary School
257 students
- Norwood View E
Norwood View Elementary School
250 students
- The Norwood Mo 124
The Norwood Montessori School
124 students
What this shows Norwood Middle School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwood Middle School compares
Norwood 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$19,290
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Norwood Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwood City reports $19,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharpsburg Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwood View Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Norwood Montessori School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 41.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwood Middle School
How many students attend Norwood Middle School?
Norwood Middle School has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower 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 Norwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norwood Middle School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Norwood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood Middle School?
Norwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Norwood Middle School rank among public schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Norwood, 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 Norwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwood City?
Besides Norwood Middle School, Norwood City also operates Norwood High School (435 students), Sharpsburg Elementary (261 students), and Williams Avenue Elementary School (257 students). See the Norwood City district page for the complete list.