- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rocky River, OH
Rocky River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390447001576
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky River Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rocky River · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky River Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky River Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rocky River, OH.
School address
District: Rocky River City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Rocky River Middle School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390447001576 · Rocky River, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 14.3:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky River High School (792 students)
Rocky River Middle School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Rocky River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky River Hi
Rocky River High School
792 students
- Kensington Int
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
586 students
- Goldwood Prima
Goldwood Primary Elementary School
575 students
- This school
Rocky River Middle School
573 students
- Rocky River Ea 80
Rocky River Early Childhood Center at Beach School
80 students
What this shows Rocky River Middle School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky River Middle School compares
Rocky River 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 74% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,851
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Rocky River Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rocky River City reports $16,851 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kensington Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldwood Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky River Early Childhood Center at Beach School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky River Middle School
How many students attend Rocky River Middle School?
Rocky River Middle School has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rocky River, OH. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky River 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky River Middle School?
8.2% of students at Rocky River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky River Middle School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Rocky River, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky River Middle School?
Rocky River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Rocky River Middle School rank among public schools in Rocky River?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky River Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rocky River, 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 Rocky River on the city page.
What other schools are in Rocky River City?
Besides Rocky River Middle School, Rocky River City also operates Rocky River High School (792 students), Kensington Intermediate Elementary School (586 students), and Goldwood Primary Elementary School (575 students). See the Rocky River City district page for the complete list.