- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Worthingway Middle School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390451302042 · Worthington, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 16:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Worthingway Middle School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Worthingway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- This school 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- Mccord Middle 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- Worthington Hi 528
Worthington Hills Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Worthingway Middle School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worthingway Middle School compares
Worthingway 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,189
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
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.
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
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,623
- 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.
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 (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.