At a glance
Reported students
434
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
434
Martins Ferry Middle School: 434 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
24.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Martins Ferry Middle School
Martins Ferry Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Martins Ferry. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Martins Ferry City. NCES reports 434 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.1:1, above the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85%) and multiracial (8.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 22.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Martins Ferry Middle School
- 1How do the reported 24.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 22.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Martins Ferry City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
492 reported students
Martins Ferry High School
High · Grades 09–12
343 reported students
Public schools near Martins Ferry Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwood Middle School Middle · Ohio County Schools | 06–08 | 183 | 1.4 mi |
| The Bridgeport School DIstrict - Middle School Middle · Bridgeport Exempted Village | 05–08 | 218 | 3.9 mi |
| Wheeling Middle School Middle · Ohio County Schools | 06–08 | 200 | 4.4 mi |
| Triadelphia Middle School Middle · Ohio County Schools | 06–08 | 387 | 4.5 mi |
| Buckeye Local Junior High Middle · Buckeye Local | 06–08 | 299 | 5.7 mi |
| Bridge Street Middle School Middle · Ohio County Schools | 06–08 | 263 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martins Ferry Middle School
What grades does Martins Ferry Middle School serve?
Martins Ferry Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Martins Ferry City.
How many students attend Martins Ferry Middle School?
Martins Ferry Middle School reported 434 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martins Ferry Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 24.1:1, based on 434 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martins Ferry Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martins Ferry Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Martins Ferry City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Martins Ferry Middle School in?
Martins Ferry Middle School is part of Martins Ferry City, based in Martins Ferry, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martins Ferry Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warwood Middle School (1.4 mi), The Bridgeport School DIstrict - Middle School (3.9 mi), Wheeling Middle School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.