Enrollment
475
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri-Valley Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri-Valley Middle School
Tri-Valley Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dresden, Ohio, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 773 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #685, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tri-Valley Local also operates Tri-Valley High School (730 students) and Nashport Elementary School (540 students) alongside Tri-Valley 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 Tri-Valley Middle School compares
Tri-Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,001
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-Valley Local, which includes Tri-Valley Middle School.
$12,001
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 45.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dresden on the city page.
Is Tri-Valley Middle School a good school?
Tri-Valley Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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