- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alcoa, TN
Alcoa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alcoa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470006000236
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcoa Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Alcoa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 526
- students enrolled
Alcoa Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcoa Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alcoa, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Alcoa Middle School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470006000236 · Alcoa, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 17:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Alcoa High School (687 students)
Alcoa Middle School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Alcoa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alcoa High Sch
Alcoa High School
687 students
- Alcoa Elementa
Alcoa Elementary
581 students
- This school
Alcoa Middle School
526 students
- Alcoa Intermed
Alcoa Intermediate School
476 students
What this shows Alcoa Middle School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcoa Middle School compares
Alcoa Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 11.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Alcoa Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Alcoa reports $13,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcoa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alcoa Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcoa Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcoa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcoa Middle School
How many students attend Alcoa Middle School?
Alcoa Middle School has 526 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alcoa, TN. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcoa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcoa Middle School is 17:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcoa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alcoa Middle School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Alcoa, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcoa Middle School?
Alcoa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Alcoa Middle School rank among public schools in Alcoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcoa Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alcoa, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alcoa?
Besides Alcoa Middle School, Alcoa also operates Alcoa High School (687 students), Alcoa Elementary (581 students), and Alcoa Intermediate School (476 students). See the Alcoa district page for the complete list.