Enrollment
193
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Collins, OH
Western Reserve Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Western Reserve Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390477402962
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Reserve Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Collins · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 193
- students enrolled
Western Reserve Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Collins, OH.
School address
District: Western Reserve Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390477402962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Reserve Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Reserve Middle School
Western Reserve Middle School is a small middle school in Collins, Ohio, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 52% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 193 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Elementary School (460 students) and Western Reserve High School (291 students) alongside Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve Middle School compares
Western Reserve 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 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 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve Local, which includes Western Reserve Middle School.
$14,667
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 46.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 Western Reserve Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Reserve High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Reserve Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~193 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Western Reserve Middle School
How many students attend Western Reserve Middle School?
Western Reserve Middle School has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Collins, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Middle School is 27.6:1, which is 52% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Reserve Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Western Reserve Middle School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Collins, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Reserve Middle School?
Western Reserve Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Reserve Middle School rank among public schools in Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Collins, 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 Collins on the city page.
Is Western Reserve Middle School a good school?
Western Reserve Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Western Reserve Local?
Besides Western Reserve Middle School, Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Elementary School (460 students) and Western Reserve High School (291 students). See the Western Reserve Local district page for the complete list.
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