- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boaz, AL
Boaz Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boaz Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010001200123
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boaz Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Boaz · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boaz Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boaz Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Boaz, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Boaz Middle School grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 010001200123 · Boaz, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 17.7:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Boaz High School (721 students)
Boaz Middle School grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Boaz Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boaz High Scho
Boaz High School
721 students
- This school
Boaz Middle School
583 students
- Boaz Elementar
Boaz Elementary School
513 students
- Corley Element
Corley Elementary School
429 students
- Boaz Intermedi
Boaz Intermediate School
361 students
What this shows Boaz Middle School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boaz Middle School compares
Boaz Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Alabama - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$12,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Boaz Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boaz City reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boaz Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaz High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boaz Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boaz Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boaz Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boaz Middle School
How many students attend Boaz Middle School?
Boaz Middle School has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boaz, AL. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boaz Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boaz Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boaz Middle School?
70.7% of students at Boaz Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boaz Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boaz Middle School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Boaz, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boaz Middle School?
Boaz Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Boaz Middle School rank among public schools in Boaz?
By Resource Investment Index, Boaz Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Boaz, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boaz on the city page.
What other schools are in Boaz City?
Besides Boaz Middle School, Boaz City also operates Boaz High School (721 students), Boaz Elementary School (513 students), and Corley Elementary School (429 students). See the Boaz City district page for the complete list.