- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wooster, OH
Triway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Triway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390505904004
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triway Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Wooster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Triway Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triway Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Wooster, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Triway Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390505904004 · Wooster, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 19.2:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Triway High School (355 students)
Triway Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Triway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Triway Middle School
364 students
- Triway High Sc
Triway High School
355 students
- Wooster Twp El
Wooster Twp Elementary School
352 students
- Shreve Element
Shreve Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Triway Middle School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triway Middle School compares
Triway Middle School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$15,955
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Triway Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Triway Local reports $15,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Triway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wooster Twp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shreve Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Triway Middle School
How many students attend Triway Middle School?
Triway Middle School has 364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wooster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triway Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Triway Middle School?
21.7% of students at Triway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Triway Middle School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Wooster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triway Middle School?
Triway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Triway Middle School rank among public schools in Wooster?
By Resource Investment Index, Triway Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Wooster, 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 Wooster on the city page.
What other schools are in Triway Local?
Besides Triway Middle School, Triway Local also operates Triway High School (355 students), Wooster Twp Elementary School (352 students), and Shreve Elementary School (317 students). See the Triway Local district page for the complete list.