Enrollment
573
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky River Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky River Middle School
Rocky River Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rocky River, Ohio, enrolling 573 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.2% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 432 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rocky River City also operates Rocky River High School (792 students) and Kensington Intermediate Elementary School (586 students) alongside Rocky River Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rocky River Middle School compares
Rocky River Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,990
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocky River City, which includes Rocky River Middle School.
$15,990
Per student
+9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.9%
State 13.4%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rocky River Middle School a good school?
Rocky River Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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