Enrollment
145
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% 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 Berlin Center, Ohio, enrolling 145 students.
At 18.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Elementary School (270 students) and Western Reserve High School (127 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Reserve Local, which includes Western Reserve Middle School.
$14,245
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.0%
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 | 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
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berlin Center, OH.
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, 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 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. See all public schools in Berlin Center on the city page.
Is Western Reserve Middle School a good school?
Western Reserve Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 (270 students) and Western Reserve High School (127 students). See the Western Reserve Local district page for the complete list.
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