- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Carr Middle School held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 010243002152 · Montgomery, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 18.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Carr Middle School held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Carr Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school
Carr Middle School
774 students
What this shows Carr Middle School reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carr Middle School compares
Carr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,977
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 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.
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
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,553
- 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
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 (~774 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.