- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chickasaw, AL
Chickasaw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chickasaw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010018802428
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chickasaw Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chickasaw · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chickasaw Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chickasaw Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chickasaw, AL.
School address
District: Chickasaw City · Alabama
NCES ID 010018802428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-108 students YoY
Chickasaw Middle School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-38.0%).
Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-108 students YoY 010018802428 · Chickasaw, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 8.9:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Destinations Career Academy (1,663 students)
Chickasaw Middle School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-38.0%). Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Chickasaw Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Destin
Alabama Destinations Career Academy
1,663 students
- Chickasaw City 331
Chickasaw City Elementary School
331 students
- Chickasaw City 241
Chickasaw City High School
241 students
- This school 143
Chickasaw Middle School
143 students
What this shows Chickasaw Middle School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chickasaw Middle School compares
Chickasaw Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 48% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.1%
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
$9,068
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 74.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 126.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.4%
White 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Chickasaw Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chickasaw City reports $9,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chickasaw Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Destinations Career Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Chickasaw City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chickasaw City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chickasaw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chickasaw Middle School
How many students attend Chickasaw Middle School?
Chickasaw Middle School has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chickasaw, AL. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chickasaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chickasaw Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 50% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chickasaw Middle School?
87.3% of students at Chickasaw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chickasaw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chickasaw Middle School is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Chickasaw, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chickasaw Middle School?
Chickasaw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Chickasaw Middle School rank among public schools in Chickasaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Chickasaw Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chickasaw, 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 Chickasaw City?
Besides Chickasaw Middle School, Chickasaw City also operates Alabama Destinations Career Academy (1,663 students), Chickasaw City Elementary School (331 students), and Chickasaw City High School (241 students). See the Chickasaw City district page for the complete list.