- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trenton, GA
Dade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130159000777
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dade Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dade Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dade Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trenton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dade Middle School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130159000777 · Trenton, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 13.9:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dade Elementary School (727 students)
Dade Middle School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dade Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dade Elementar
Dade Elementary School
727 students
- Dade County Hi
Dade County High School
543 students
- This school
Dade Middle School
459 students
- Davis Elementa 259
Davis Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Dade Middle School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dade Middle School compares
Dade Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 41% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Dade Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dade County reports $12,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dade County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dade Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dade Middle School
How many students attend Dade Middle School?
Dade Middle School has 459 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trenton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dade Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Dade Middle School?
36.1% of students at Dade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dade Middle School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Trenton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dade Middle School?
Dade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dade Middle School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dade Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trenton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dade County?
Besides Dade Middle School, Dade County also operates Dade Elementary School (727 students), Dade County High School (543 students), and Davis Elementary School (259 students). See the Dade County district page for the complete list.