- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worthington, OH
Phoenix Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451305441
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 154
- students enrolled
Phoenix Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Worthington, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451305441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Phoenix Middle School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390451305441 · Worthington, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 11:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Phoenix Middle School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- Worthingway Mi 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- Mccord Middle 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- This school 154
Phoenix Middle School
154 students
What this shows Phoenix Middle School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Middle School compares
Phoenix 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 5.2%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Phoenix Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Worthington
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Middle School
How many students attend Phoenix Middle School?
Phoenix Middle School has 154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worthington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Middle School is 11:1, which is 40% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% 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 Phoenix Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Middle School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Worthington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Middle School?
Phoenix Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Phoenix Middle School rank among middle schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Worthington, 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 Worthington on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Phoenix Middle School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.