Enrollment
282
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Liberty-Salem Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Liberty-Salem Middle School
West Liberty-Salem Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in West Liberty, Ohio, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
West Liberty-Salem Local also operates West Liberty-Salem Elementary School (480 students) and West Liberty-Salem High School (366 students) alongside West Liberty-Salem 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 West Liberty-Salem Middle School compares
West Liberty-Salem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,651
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Liberty-Salem Local, which includes West Liberty-Salem Middle School.
$12,651
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~282 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. See all public schools in West Liberty on the city page.
Is West Liberty-Salem Middle School a good school?
West Liberty-Salem Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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