- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Decatur, GA
Beacon Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130168000796
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Hill Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Hill Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Hill Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
NCES ID 130168000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Beacon Hill Middle School held near 1,322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.4 → 102.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130168000796 · Decatur, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,285 enr · 13.2:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur High School (1,901 students)
Beacon Hill Middle School held near 1,322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.4 → 102.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Beacon Hill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,901 students
- This school
Beacon Hill Middle School
1,285 students
- Talley Street 623
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
623 students
- Fifth Avenue U 529
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
529 students
- Winnona Park E 276
Winnona Park Elementary School
276 students
- Oakhurst Eleme 233
Oakhurst Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Beacon Hill Middle School reports 1,285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Hill Middle School compares
Beacon Hill Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 81% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,285
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Beacon Hill Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City Schools of Decatur reports $16,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnona Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakhurst Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools in Decatur
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Druid Hills Middle School
Standard public school
985 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mcnair Middle School
Standard public school
701 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Middle School
Standard public school
685 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Standard public school
655 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Miller Grove Middle School
Standard public school
625 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Hill Middle School
How many students attend Beacon Hill Middle School?
Beacon Hill Middle School has 1,285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,323 (2022-23) → 1,322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Hill Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% lower 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 Beacon Hill Middle School?
11.5% of students at Beacon Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Hill Middle School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Hill Middle School?
Beacon Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Beacon Hill Middle School rank among middle schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Hill Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Decatur, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
Besides Beacon Hill Middle School, City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students), Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students), and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (529 students). See the City Schools of Decatur district page for the complete list.