Enrollment
451
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilmington, OH
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rodger O. Borror Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451102018
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodger O. Borror Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodger O. Borror Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodger O. Borror Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Wilmington, OH.
School address
District: Wilmington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451102018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rodger O. Borror Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rodger O. Borror Middle School
Rodger O. Borror Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wilmington, Ohio, enrolling 451 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 581 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #218.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 451 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wilmington City also operates Wilmington High School (596 students) and Roy E Holmes Elementary School (568 students) alongside Rodger O. Borror 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 Rodger O. Borror Middle School compares
Rodger O. Borror 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
55.2%
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
$13,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 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 82.3%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Rodger O. Borror 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 Wilmington City, which includes Rodger O. Borror Middle School.
$13,630
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 35.8%
Federal 13.7%
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 Rodger O. Borror Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy E Holmes Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denver Place Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East End Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodger O. Borror Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rodger O. Borror Middle School
How many students attend Rodger O. Borror Middle School?
Rodger O. Borror Middle School has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilmington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodger O. Borror Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodger O. Borror 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Rodger O. Borror Middle School?
42.2% of students at Rodger O. Borror Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodger O. Borror Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rodger O. Borror Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Wilmington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodger O. Borror Middle School?
Rodger O. Borror Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Rodger O. Borror Middle School rank among public schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodger O. Borror Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
Is Rodger O. Borror Middle School a good school?
Rodger O. Borror Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Wilmington City?
Besides Rodger O. Borror Middle School, Wilmington City also operates Wilmington High School (596 students), Roy E Holmes Elementary School (568 students), and Denver Place Elementary School (483 students). See the Wilmington City district page for the complete list.
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