Enrollment
849
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albertville, AL
Albertville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Albertville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010000500870
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albertville Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Albertville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Albertville Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albertville Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Albertville, AL.
School address
District: Albertville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010000500870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albertville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albertville Middle School
Albertville Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Albertville, Alabama, enrolling 849 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 849 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (31%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 849 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Albertville City also operates Albertville High School (1,244 students) and Albertville Primary School (990 students) alongside Albertville 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 Albertville Middle School compares
Albertville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
White 30.9%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Albertville Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albertville City, which includes Albertville Middle School.
$10,266
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 57.1%
Federal 17.6%
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 Albertville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albertville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albertville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albertville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albertville Kindergarten and Prek | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albertville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~849 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albertville Middle School
How many students attend Albertville Middle School?
Albertville Middle School has 849 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albertville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albertville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albertville Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albertville Middle School?
73.5% of students at Albertville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albertville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albertville Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in Albertville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albertville Middle School?
Albertville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Albertville Middle School rank among public schools in Albertville?
By Resource Investment Index, Albertville Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Albertville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albertville on the city page.
Is Albertville Middle School a good school?
Albertville Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama 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 Albertville City?
Besides Albertville Middle School, Albertville City also operates Albertville High School (1,244 students), Albertville Primary School (990 students), and Albertville Elementary School (911 students). See the Albertville City district page for the complete list.
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