Enrollment
514
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Muskingum Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Muskingum Middle School
West Muskingum Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Zanesville, Ohio, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 41% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 514 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 682 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #575, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Muskingum Local spends $10,054 per pupil, 31% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 514 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Zanesville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maysville Elementary School (737 students): West Muskingum Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 15.7:1).
West Muskingum Local also operates West Muskingum Elementary School (691 students) and West Muskingum High School (431 students) alongside West Muskingum 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 Muskingum Middle School compares
West Muskingum 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,054
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Muskingum Local, which includes West Muskingum Middle School.
$10,054
Per student
-31%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 30.2%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~514 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Muskingum Middle School a good school?
West Muskingum Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.
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