- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)
Federal NCES profile for Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390487003359
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #22 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 515
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) ranks #22 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390487003359 · Dayton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 52.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Stebbins High School (1,092 students)
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stebbins High
Stebbins High School
1,092 students
- Mad River Midd
Mad River Middle School
562 students
- This school
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)
515 students
- Beverly Garden 388
Beverly Gardens Elementary School
388 students
- Saville Elemen 367
Saville Elementary School
367 students
- Brantwood Elem 365
Brantwood Elementary School
365 students
What this shows Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) compares
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 66% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$14,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mad River Local reports $14,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stebbins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mad River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Beverly Gardens Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Saville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Brantwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)
How many students attend Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)?
52.5% of students at Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)?
The largest demographic group at Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) ranks #22 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mad River Local?
Besides Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6), Mad River Local also operates Stebbins High School (1,092 students), Mad River Middle School (562 students), and Beverly Gardens Elementary School (388 students). See the Mad River Local district page for the complete list.