- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexander City, AL
Alexander City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010003000001
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander City Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Alexander City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander City Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander City Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, AL.
School address
District: Alexander City · Alabama
NCES ID 010003000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Alexander City Middle School shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010003000001 · Alexander City, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 15.9:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Russell High School (852 students)
Alexander City Middle School shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Alexander City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benjamin Russe
Benjamin Russell High School
852 students
- Jim Pearson El
Jim Pearson Elementary School
704 students
- Nathaniel H St
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
436 students
- This school
Alexander City Middle School
430 students
- William L Radn
William L Radney Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Alexander City Middle School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander City Middle School compares
Alexander City Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.2%
White 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Alexander City Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexander City reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Russell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Pearson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William L Radney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander City Middle School
How many students attend Alexander City Middle School?
Alexander City Middle School has 430 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexander City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander City Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander City Middle School?
42.5% of students at Alexander City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander City Middle School is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Alexander City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander City Middle School?
Alexander City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Alexander City Middle School rank among public schools in Alexander City?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander City Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, 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 Alexander City on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexander City?
Besides Alexander City Middle School, Alexander City also operates Benjamin Russell High School (852 students), Jim Pearson Elementary School (704 students), and Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School (436 students). See the Alexander City district page for the complete list.