- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smithville, TN
Dekalb Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470099000323
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 534
- students enrolled
Dekalb Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TN.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470099000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Dekalb Middle School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 470099000323 · Smithville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: De Kalb County High School (781 students)
Dekalb Middle School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dekalb Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Kalb County
De Kalb County High School
781 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
544 students
- Smithville Ele
Smithville Elementary
535 students
- This school
Dekalb Middle School
534 students
- Dekalb West El
Dekalb West Elementary
466 students
What this shows Dekalb Middle School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb Middle School compares
Dekalb Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$10,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Dekalb Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dekalb Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dekalb West Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Middle School
How many students attend Dekalb Middle School?
Dekalb Middle School has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smithville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb Middle School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Smithville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb Middle School?
Dekalb Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dekalb Middle School rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dekalb Middle School, Dekalb County also operates De Kalb County High School (781 students), Northside Elementary (544 students), and Smithville Elementary (535 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.