Enrollment
960
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arlington Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arlington Middle
Arlington Middle is a large middle school in Arlington, Tennessee, enrolling 960 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 90% of Tennessee schools and 25% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 90% of state schools at 960 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Arlington also operates Arlington High (1,674 students) and Arlington Elementary (926 students) alongside Arlington Middle.
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 Arlington Middle compares
Arlington Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington, which includes Arlington Middle.
$10,029
Per student
-7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 41.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~960 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arlington Middle a good school?
Arlington Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee 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 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.
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