Enrollment
774
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, AL
Carr Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carr Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010243002152
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carr Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 9
- middle schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carr Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carr Middle School ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243002152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carr Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carr Middle School
Carr Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Montgomery, Alabama, enrolling 774 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 774 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 774 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Montgomery's middle schools, it stands alongside Brewbaker Middle School (806 students): Carr Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 17.5:1).
Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students) and Carver Senior High School (1,553 students) alongside Carr 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 Carr Middle School compares
Carr Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Alabama - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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
African American 82.8%
Asian 6.3%
White 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Carr Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Carr Middle School.
$11,430
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 55.2%
Federal 25.7%
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 Carr Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carr Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Montgomery
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Brewbaker Middle School
Standard public school
806 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Goodwyn Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Bellingrath Middle School
Standard public school
583 students
Floyd Middle School
Standard public school
525 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Mckee Middle School
Standard public school
520 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carr Middle School
How many students attend Carr Middle School?
Carr Middle School has 774 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carr Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carr Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carr Middle School?
49.0% of students at Carr Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carr Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carr Middle School is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carr Middle School?
Carr Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Carr Middle School rank among middle schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Carr Middle School ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Carr Middle School a good school?
Carr Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama 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 Montgomery County?
Besides Carr Middle School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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