- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berlin Center, 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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390483903237
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Reserve Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Berlin Center · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 145
- students enrolled
Western Reserve Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berlin Center, OH.
School address
District: Western Reserve Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483903237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Western Reserve Middle School held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390483903237 · Berlin Center, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Reserve Elementary School (270 students)
Western Reserve Middle School held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Western Reserve Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Reserv
Western Reserve Elementary School
270 students
- This school
Western Reserve Middle School
145 students
- Western Reserv
Western Reserve High School
127 students
What this shows Western Reserve Middle School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Reserve Middle School compares
Western Reserve 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$15,732
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Western Reserve Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Reserve Local reports $15,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Reserve High School | Similar size | 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
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Reserve Middle School
How many students attend Western Reserve Middle School?
Western Reserve Middle School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berlin Center, OH. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Reserve Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Western Reserve Middle School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Berlin Center, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Reserve Middle School?
Western Reserve Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Reserve Middle School rank among public schools in Berlin Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berlin Center, 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 Western Reserve Local?
Besides Western Reserve Middle School, Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Elementary School (270 students) and Western Reserve High School (127 students). See the Western Reserve Local district page for the complete list.