- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Calloway County Middle School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 210087001411 · Murray, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 15.2:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Calloway County High School (824 students)
Calloway County Middle School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Calloway County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calloway Count
Calloway County High School
824 students
- This school
Calloway County Middle School
607 students
- North Calloway
North Calloway Elementary School
596 students
- Southwest Call
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
399 students
- East Calloway 310
East Calloway Elementary School
310 students
- Calloway Count 167
Calloway County Preschool Center
167 students
What this shows Calloway County Middle School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calloway County Middle School compares
Calloway County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Calloway County reports $13,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~607 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.