- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TN
Arlington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470015201358
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 960
- students enrolled
Arlington Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Arlington, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470015201358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Arlington Middle held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 470015201358 · Arlington, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
960 enr · 19.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High (1,674 students)
Arlington Middle held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Arlington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,674 students
- This school
Arlington Middle
960 students
- Arlington Elem
Arlington Elementary
926 students
- Donelson Eleme
Donelson Elementary
843 students
What this shows Arlington Middle reports 960 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Middle compares
Arlington Middle 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 960 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
960
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$10,924
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Arlington Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington reports $10,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donelson Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~960 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Middle
How many students attend Arlington Middle?
Arlington Middle has 960 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 992 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Middle is 19.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Middle is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Arlington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Middle?
Arlington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Arlington Middle rank among public schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Arlington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington?
Besides Arlington Middle, Arlington also operates Arlington High (1,674 students), Arlington Elementary (926 students), and Donelson Elementary (843 students). See the Arlington district page for the complete list.