- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berea, KY
Berea Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berea Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210048001658
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berea Community Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Berea · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berea Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Community Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Berea, KY.
School address
District: Berea Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210048001658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Berea Community Middle School shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 210048001658 · Berea, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 8.9:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Berea Community Elementary School (448 students)
Berea Community Middle School shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Berea Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berea Communit
Berea Community Elementary School
448 students
- Berea Communit
Berea Community High School
309 students
- This school
Berea Community Middle School
214 students
What this shows Berea Community Middle School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berea Community Middle School compares
Berea Community Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Berea Community Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berea Independent reports $17,169 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berea Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea Community Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berea Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berea Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Berea
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berea Community Middle School
How many students attend Berea Community Middle School?
Berea Community Middle School has 214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berea, KY. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berea Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berea Community Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 41% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 43% 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 Berea Community Middle School?
56.5% of students at Berea Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berea Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berea Community Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Berea, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berea Community Middle School?
Berea Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Berea Community Middle School rank among middle schools in Berea?
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Community Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Berea, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Berea on the city page.
What other schools are in Berea Independent?
Besides Berea Community Middle School, Berea Independent also operates Berea Community Elementary School (448 students) and Berea Community High School (309 students). See the Berea Independent district page for the complete list.