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Strongsville Middle School

13200 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136Strongsville City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,270
Students
Total enrolled
$14,943
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 13% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,270 students in grades 06–08 in Strongsville, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,943 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Strongsville Middle School is a very large middle in Strongsville, Ohio, serving grades 06–08 with 1,270 students. The district invests $14,943 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Strongsville Middle School

1,270
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
81
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution647 male · 623 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 250 students
Student Composition
77%
Asian7%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black4%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390448401722

Academic Outcomes at Strongsville Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 44136

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,943Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,943
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,575
Student Support$2,839
Administration$1,793
Operations$2,241
Other$1,494
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,943 spent per student, an estimated $6,620 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
76%
State government
16.4%
Local (property tax)
75.7%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kinsner Elementary SchoolMuraski Elementary SchoolWhitney Elementary SchoolChapman Elementary School
+1 more
↓
High School
Strongsville High SchoolStrongsville Online Learning Opportunity Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCuyahoga County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictStrongsville City →
Phone: (440)572-7090
NCES ID: 390448401722
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Strongsville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Strongsville City
High
Strongsville High School
1,844 students · 09–12
● 49 opp17% FRL
Elem
Kinsner Elementary School
646 students · KG–05
● 49 opp13% FRL
Elem
Muraski Elementary School
511 students · KG–05
● 49 opp19% FRL
Elem
Whitney Elementary School
449 students · KG–05
● 56 opp22% FRL
Elem
Chapman Elementary School
415 students · PK–05
● 56 opp18% FRL
Elem
Surrarrer Elementary School
380 students · KG–05
● 49 opp14% FRL
Other
Early Learning Preschool
147 students · PK–PK
● 49 opp
High
Strongsville Online Learning Opportunity Academy
33 students · 06–12
● 56 opp
District School Rankings
Location
13200 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.