- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Utica Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390480203088 · Utica, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 15.2:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Utica High School (400 students)
Utica Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Utica Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
400 students
- Utica Elementa
Utica Elementary School
358 students
- This school
Utica Middle School
349 students
- Newton Element
Newton Elementary School
347 students
- North Fork Onl 5
North Fork Online Academy
5 students
What this shows Utica Middle School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Utica Middle School compares
Utica 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for North Fork Local reports $14,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~349 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.