- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mentor, OH
Shore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390454902245
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shore Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Mentor · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shore Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shore Middle School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Mentor, OH.
School address
District: Mentor Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454902245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Shore Middle School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 390454902245 · Mentor, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 16.7:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mentor High School (2,217 students)
Shore Middle School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shore Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mentor High Sc
Mentor High School
2,217 students
- Memorial Middl 852
Memorial Middle School
852 students
- This school 752
Shore Middle School
752 students
- Ridge Elementa 661
Ridge Elementary School
661 students
- Hopkins Elemen 466
Hopkins Elementary School
466 students
- Bellflower Ele 465
Bellflower Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Shore Middle School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shore Middle School compares
Shore 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$15,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Shore Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mentor Exempted Village reports $15,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellflower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Mentor
1 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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shore Middle School
How many students attend Shore Middle School?
Shore Middle School has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mentor, OH. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shore Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Shore Middle School?
21.0% of students at Shore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shore Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Mentor, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shore Middle School?
Shore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Shore Middle School rank among public schools in Mentor?
By Resource Investment Index, Shore Middle School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Mentor, 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 Mentor on the city page.
What other schools are in Mentor Exempted Village?
Besides Shore Middle School, Mentor Exempted Village also operates Mentor High School (2,217 students), Memorial Middle School (852 students), and Ridge Elementary School (661 students). See the Mentor Exempted Village district page for the complete list.