At a glance
Reported students
509
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
448
Willoughby Middle School: 509 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
11.3:1 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
- 580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Willoughby Middle School
Willoughby Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Willoughby. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Willoughby-Eastlake City. NCES reports 509 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below 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 (57.8%) and Black (28.1%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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 Willoughby Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White57.8%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black28.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
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 Willoughby-Eastlake City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
School of Innovation
Middle · Grades 03–08
448 reported students
Willowick Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
404 reported students
Eastlake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
330 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
518 reported students
Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
432 reported students
Public schools near Willoughby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowick Middle School Middle · Willoughby-Eastlake City | 06–08 | 404 | 2.1 mi |
| School of Innovation Middle · Willoughby-Eastlake City | 03–08 | 448 | 3.1 mi |
| Kirtland Middle School Middle · Kirtland Local | 06–08 | 262 | 3.2 mi |
| Eastlake Middle School Middle · Willoughby-Eastlake City | 06–08 | 330 | 3.5 mi |
| Euclid Middle School Middle · Euclid City | 06–08 | 899 | 5.6 mi |
| Richmond Heights Middle School Middle · Richmond Heights Local | 07–08 | 137 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willoughby Middle School
What grades does Willoughby Middle School serve?
Willoughby Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Willoughby-Eastlake City.
How many students attend Willoughby Middle School?
Willoughby Middle School reported 509 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 580 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Willoughby Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 509 students and 45 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 Willoughby Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willoughby Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Willoughby-Eastlake City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Willoughby Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Willoughby Middle School in?
Willoughby Middle School is part of Willoughby-Eastlake City, based in Eastlake, OH, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Willoughby Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willowick Middle School (2.1 mi), School of Innovation (3.1 mi), Kirtland Middle School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.