Enrollment
607
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Murray, KY
Calloway County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Calloway County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210087001411
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calloway County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Calloway County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calloway County Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Calloway County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210087001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calloway County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calloway County Middle School
Calloway County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Murray, Kentucky, enrolling 607 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 607 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students) and North Calloway Elementary School (596 students) alongside Calloway County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Calloway County Middle School compares
Calloway County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$11,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Calloway County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calloway County, which includes Calloway County Middle School.
$11,991
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 45.6%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Calloway County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Calloway Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Calloway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Preschool Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calloway County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~607 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Calloway County Middle School
How many students attend Calloway County Middle School?
Calloway County Middle School has 607 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murray, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calloway County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calloway County Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calloway County Middle School?
52.5% of students at Calloway County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calloway County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Calloway County Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calloway County Middle School?
Calloway County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calloway County Middle School rank among public schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Calloway County Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Murray on the city page.
Is Calloway County Middle School a good school?
Calloway County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Calloway County?
Besides Calloway County Middle School, Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students), North Calloway Elementary School (596 students), and Southwest Calloway Elementary School (399 students). See the Calloway County district page for the complete list.
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