- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cullman, AL
Cullman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cullman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010099000369
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cullman Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cullman Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cullman Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Cullman Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 010099000369 · Cullman, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 17.5:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cullman High School (1,014 students)
Cullman Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cullman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cullman High S
Cullman High School
1,014 students
- Cullman City P
Cullman City Primary School
782 students
- This school
Cullman Middle School
491 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
490 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
466 students
What this shows Cullman Middle School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cullman Middle School compares
Cullman 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 52% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,808
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Cullman Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Cullman City reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cullman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cullman City Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cullman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Cullman
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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cullman Middle School
How many students attend Cullman Middle School?
Cullman Middle School has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cullman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cullman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cullman Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Cullman Middle School?
28.4% of students at Cullman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cullman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cullman Middle School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cullman Middle School?
Cullman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Cullman Middle School rank among middle schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Cullman Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cullman, 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 Cullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman City?
Besides Cullman Middle School, Cullman City also operates Cullman High School (1,014 students), Cullman City Primary School (782 students), and West Elementary School (490 students). See the Cullman City district page for the complete list.