- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cleveland, TN
Cleveland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470069000266
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,291
- students enrolled
Cleveland Middle has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470069000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Cleveland Middle held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 470069000266 · Cleveland, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,291 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High (1,755 students)
Cleveland Middle held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,755 students
- This school
Cleveland Middle
1,291 students
- Blythe-Bower E
Blythe-Bower Elementary
710 students
- Candy's Creek 481
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
481 students
- Mayfield Eleme 446
Mayfield Elementary
446 students
- Arnold Memoria 330
Arnold Memorial Elementary
330 students
What this shows Cleveland Middle reports 1,291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Middle compares
Cleveland Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,291
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$11,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Cleveland Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland reports $11,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythe-Bower Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arnold Memorial Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Cleveland
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Middle
How many students attend Cleveland Middle?
Cleveland Middle has 1,291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,271 (2022-23) → 1,302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Middle is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Middle is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Middle?
Cleveland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cleveland Middle rank among middle schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland?
Besides Cleveland Middle, Cleveland also operates Cleveland High (1,755 students), Blythe-Bower Elementary (710 students), and Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School (481 students). See the Cleveland district page for the complete list.