Enrollment
1,327
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Strongsville, OH
Strongsville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Strongsville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448401722
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strongsville Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Strongsville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Strongsville Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strongsville Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Strongsville, OH.
School address
District: Strongsville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448401722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strongsville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strongsville Middle School
Strongsville Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Strongsville, Ohio, enrolling 1,327 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,327 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students) and Kinsner Elementary School (643 students) alongside Strongsville 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 Strongsville Middle School compares
Strongsville 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 51% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,327 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,327
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$14,050
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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 74.7%
Asian 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Strongsville Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Strongsville City, which includes Strongsville Middle School.
$14,050
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 16.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Strongsville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinsner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muraski Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strongsville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Strongsville Middle School
How many students attend Strongsville Middle School?
Strongsville Middle School has 1,327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Strongsville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strongsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strongsville Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 9% 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 Strongsville Middle School?
15.4% of students at Strongsville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strongsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Strongsville Middle School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Strongsville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strongsville Middle School?
Strongsville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Strongsville Middle School rank among public schools in Strongsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Strongsville Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Strongsville, 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 Strongsville on the city page.
Is Strongsville Middle School a good school?
Strongsville Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Strongsville City?
Besides Strongsville Middle School, Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students), Kinsner Elementary School (643 students), and Muraski Elementary School (522 students). See the Strongsville City district page for the complete list.
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