- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lorain, OH
Southview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442605875
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southview Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 423
- students enrolled
Southview Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Southview Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390442605875 · Lorain, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lorain High School (1,773 students)
Southview Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Southview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lorain High Sc
Lorain High School
1,773 students
- General Johnni 439
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
439 students
- Larkmoor Eleme 432
Larkmoor Elementary School
432 students
- This school 423
Southview Middle School
423 students
- Longfellow Mid 398
Longfellow Middle School
398 students
- Toni Wofford M 324
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
324 students
What this shows Southview Middle School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southview Middle School compares
Southview 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
87.5%
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
$19,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
African American 25.1%
White 16.5%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Southview Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lorain City reports $19,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkmoor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toni Wofford Morrison Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Lorain
2 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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southview Middle School
How many students attend Southview Middle School?
Southview Middle School has 423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lorain, OH. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher 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 Southview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southview Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southview Middle School?
Southview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Southview Middle School rank among middle schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lorain, 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 Lorain on the city page.
What other schools are in Lorain City?
Besides Southview Middle School, Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students), General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students), and Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.