- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gardendale, AL
Bragg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bragg 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 010192000689
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bragg Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gardendale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bragg Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bragg Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gardendale, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Bragg Middle School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 010192000689 · Gardendale, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 19.8:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Bragg Middle School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bragg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Bragg Middle School
731 students
What this shows Bragg Middle School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bragg Middle School compares
Bragg Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,194
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Bragg Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bragg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bragg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bragg Middle School
How many students attend Bragg Middle School?
Bragg Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gardendale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bragg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bragg Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bragg Middle School?
47.2% of students at Bragg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bragg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bragg Middle School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Gardendale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bragg Middle School?
Bragg 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 Bragg Middle School rank among public schools in Gardendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Bragg Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gardendale, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Bragg Middle School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.