- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dresden, OH
Tri-Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390488704376
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-Valley Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dresden · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dresden, OH.
School address
District: Tri-Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488704376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Tri-Valley Middle School grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 390488704376 · Dresden, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 19.8:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-Valley High School (730 students)
Tri-Valley Middle School grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tri-Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tri-Valley Hig
Tri-Valley High School
730 students
- Nashport Eleme
Nashport Elementary School
540 students
- Dresden Elemen
Dresden Elementary School
491 students
- This school
Tri-Valley Middle School
475 students
- Frazeysburg El
Frazeysburg Elementary School
294 students
- Adamsville Ele 255
Adamsville Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Tri-Valley Middle School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-Valley Middle School compares
Tri-Valley Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Tri-Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Tri-Valley Local reports $12,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nashport Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dresden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frazeysburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adamsville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-Valley Middle School
How many students attend Tri-Valley Middle School?
Tri-Valley Middle School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dresden, OH. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-Valley Middle School?
30.9% of students at Tri-Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-Valley Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Dresden, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-Valley Middle School?
Tri-Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tri-Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Dresden?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dresden, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tri-Valley Local?
Besides Tri-Valley Middle School, Tri-Valley Local also operates Tri-Valley High School (730 students), Nashport Elementary School (540 students), and Dresden Elementary School (491 students). See the Tri-Valley Local district page for the complete list.