- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zanesville, OH
West Muskingum Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Muskingum Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390488803444
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Muskingum Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Zanesville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Muskingum Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Muskingum Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Zanesville, OH.
School address
District: West Muskingum Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488803444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
West Muskingum Middle School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 390488803444 · Zanesville, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 25.7:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West Muskingum Elementary School (691 students)
West Muskingum Middle School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Muskingum Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Muskingum
West Muskingum Elementary School
691 students
- This school
West Muskingum Middle School
514 students
- West Muskingum
West Muskingum High School
431 students
What this shows West Muskingum Middle School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Muskingum Middle School compares
West Muskingum Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$10,477
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 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 89.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, West Muskingum Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Muskingum Local reports $10,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Muskingum Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Muskingum Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Muskingum High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Muskingum Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Zanesville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Muskingum Middle School
How many students attend West Muskingum Middle School?
West Muskingum Middle School has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zanesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Muskingum Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Muskingum Middle School is 25.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Muskingum Middle School?
37.7% of students at West Muskingum Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Muskingum Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Muskingum Middle School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Zanesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Muskingum Middle School?
West Muskingum Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Muskingum Middle School rank among elementary schools in Zanesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Muskingum Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Zanesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Zanesville on the city page.
What other schools are in West Muskingum Local?
Besides West Muskingum Middle School, West Muskingum Local also operates West Muskingum Elementary School (691 students) and West Muskingum High School (431 students). See the West Muskingum Local district page for the complete list.