Enrollment
143
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chickasaw Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chickasaw Middle School
Chickasaw Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Chickasaw, Alabama, enrolling 143 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Chickasaw Middle School is leaner than roughly 99% of Alabama schools and 50% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.3% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Alabama schools, with 143 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and White (20%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 143 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chickasaw City spends $9,564 per pupil, 23% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 143 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chickasaw City also operates Alabama Destinations Career Academy (1,663 students) and Chickasaw City Elementary School (331 students) alongside Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Middle School compares
Chickasaw 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,564
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chickasaw City, which includes Chickasaw Middle School.
$9,564
Per student
-23%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 68.0%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~143 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chickasaw on the city page.
Is Chickasaw Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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