- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Liberty, OH
West Liberty-Salem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Liberty-Salem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390462106108
👥 S:T ratio 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Liberty-Salem Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 282
- students enrolled
West Liberty-Salem Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty-Salem Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Liberty, OH.
School address
District: West Liberty-Salem Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462106108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
West Liberty-Salem Middle School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390462106108 · West Liberty, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: West Liberty-Salem Elementary School (480 students)
West Liberty-Salem Middle School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Liberty-Salem Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Liberty-S
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School
480 students
- West Liberty-S
West Liberty-Salem High School
366 students
- This school
West Liberty-Salem Middle School
282 students
What this shows West Liberty-Salem Middle School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Liberty-Salem Middle School compares
West Liberty-Salem 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,894
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.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, West Liberty-Salem Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
District finance for West Liberty-Salem Local reports $12,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Liberty-Salem Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty-Salem Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Liberty-Salem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Liberty-Salem Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Liberty-Salem Middle School
How many students attend West Liberty-Salem Middle School?
West Liberty-Salem Middle School has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Liberty, OH. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty-Salem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty-Salem Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Liberty-Salem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Liberty-Salem Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in West Liberty, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Liberty-Salem Middle School?
West Liberty-Salem Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Liberty-Salem Middle School rank among public schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty-Salem Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Liberty, 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 West Liberty-Salem Local?
Besides West Liberty-Salem Middle School, West Liberty-Salem Local also operates West Liberty-Salem Elementary School (480 students) and West Liberty-Salem High School (366 students). See the West Liberty-Salem Local district page for the complete list.