Enrollment
349
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Utica, OH
Utica Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Utica Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390480203088
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utica Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Utica Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Utica Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Utica, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Utica Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Utica Middle School
Utica Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Utica, Ohio, enrolling 349 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 52.3% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 349 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Fork Local also operates Utica High School (400 students) and Utica Elementary School (358 students) alongside Utica 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 Utica Middle School compares
Utica 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 66% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$12,999
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 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 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 95.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Utica Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Fork Local, which includes Utica Middle School.
$12,999
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 39.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Utica Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Utica Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Fork Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Utica Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~349 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Utica Middle School
How many students attend Utica Middle School?
Utica Middle School has 349 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Utica, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utica Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Utica Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% lower 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 Utica Middle School?
52.3% of students at Utica Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Utica Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Utica Middle School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Utica, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utica Middle School?
Utica Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Utica Middle School rank among public schools in Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, Utica Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Utica, 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 Utica on the city page.
Is Utica Middle School a good school?
Utica Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 North Fork Local?
Besides Utica Middle School, North Fork Local also operates Utica High School (400 students), Utica Elementary School (358 students), and Newton Elementary School (347 students). See the North Fork Local district page for the complete list.
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