- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, TN
Athens City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Athens City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470012000025
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens City Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 519
- students enrolled
Athens City Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens City Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Athens, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Athens City Middle School grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 470012000025 · Athens, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ingleside Elementary (386 students)
Athens City Middle School grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Athens City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Athens City Middle School
519 students
- Ingleside Elem
Ingleside Elementary
386 students
- City Park Elem
City Park Elementary
355 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
302 students
- North City Ele
North City Elementary
278 students
What this shows Athens City Middle School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens City Middle School compares
Athens City Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$11,378
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 6.2%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Athens City Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens reports $11,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleside Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens City Middle School
How many students attend Athens City Middle School?
Athens City Middle School has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, TN. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens City Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Athens City Middle School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Athens, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens City Middle School?
Athens City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Athens City Middle School rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens City Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Athens, 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 Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens?
Besides Athens City Middle School, Athens also operates Ingleside Elementary (386 students), City Park Elementary (355 students), and Westside Elementary (302 students). See the Athens district page for the complete list.