- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bartlett, TN
Appling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Appling Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470015300415
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appling Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bartlett · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 593
- students enrolled
Appling Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appling Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bartlett, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Appling Middle School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 470015300415 · Bartlett, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bartlett High School (2,782 students)
Appling Middle School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Appling Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,782 students
- Elmore Park Mi 777
Elmore Park Middle School
777 students
- Altruria Eleme 730
Altruria Elementary
730 students
- Oak Elementary 711
Oak Elementary
711 students
- Bon Lin Elemen 708
Bon Lin Elementary School
708 students
- This school 593
Appling Middle School
593 students
What this shows Appling Middle School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appling Middle School compares
Appling 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$11,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Appling Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bartlett reports $11,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Appling Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmore Park Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altruria Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bon Lin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Bartlett
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Appling Middle School
How many students attend Appling Middle School?
Appling Middle School has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bartlett, TN. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appling Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Appling Middle School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Bartlett, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appling Middle School?
Appling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Appling Middle School rank among middle schools in Bartlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Appling Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bartlett, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bartlett on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartlett?
Besides Appling Middle School, Bartlett also operates Bartlett High School (2,782 students), Elmore Park Middle School (777 students), and Altruria Elementary (730 students). See the Bartlett district page for the complete list.