Enrollment
640
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worthington, OH
Worthingway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Worthingway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451302042
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthingway Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Worthingway Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthingway Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Worthington, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451302042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worthingway Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worthingway Middle School
Worthingway Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Worthington, Ohio, enrolling 640 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #251.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 640 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Worthington's middle schools, it stands alongside Perry Middle School (528 students): Worthingway Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14.7:1).
Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students) and Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students) alongside Worthingway 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 Worthingway Middle School compares
Worthingway 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,905
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 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 57.7%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Worthingway Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Worthingway Middle School.
$14,905
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 Worthingway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthingway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Worthington
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~640 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Worthingway Middle School
How many students attend Worthingway Middle School?
Worthingway Middle School has 640 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worthington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthingway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthingway Middle School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worthingway Middle School?
23.4% of students at Worthingway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthingway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Worthingway Middle School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Worthington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthingway Middle School?
Worthingway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Worthingway Middle School rank among middle schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthingway Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Worthington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Worthington on the city page.
Is Worthingway Middle School a good school?
Worthingway Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more 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 Worthington City?
Besides Worthingway Middle School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Mccord Middle School (636 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.
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