Enrollment
614
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tallmadge, OH
Tallmadge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tallmadge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448801759
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallmadge Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tallmadge · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallmadge Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallmadge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tallmadge, OH.
School address
District: Tallmadge City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448801759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tallmadge Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tallmadge Middle School
Tallmadge Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tallmadge, Ohio, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 667 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Tallmadge City also operates Tallmadge Elementary School (1,088 students) and Tallmadge High School (805 students) alongside Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge Middle School compares
Tallmadge 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$13,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.9%
Asian 9.9%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge City, which includes Tallmadge Middle School.
$13,174
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 28.5%
Federal 11.8%
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 Tallmadge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallmadge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallmadge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallmadge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tallmadge Middle School
How many students attend Tallmadge Middle School?
Tallmadge Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tallmadge, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallmadge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallmadge Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tallmadge Middle School?
18.6% of students at Tallmadge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallmadge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tallmadge Middle School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Tallmadge, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallmadge Middle School?
Tallmadge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Tallmadge Middle School rank among public schools in Tallmadge?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallmadge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tallmadge, 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 Tallmadge on the city page.
Is Tallmadge Middle School a good school?
Tallmadge Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. 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 Tallmadge City?
Besides Tallmadge Middle School, Tallmadge City also operates Tallmadge Elementary School (1,088 students) and Tallmadge High School (805 students). See the Tallmadge City district page for the complete list.
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