- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, AL
Drake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Drake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010021000041
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drake Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Drake Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drake Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Drake Middle School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010021000041 · Auburn, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 20.6:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
Drake Middle School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Drake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
2,227 students
- Auburn Junior
Auburn Junior High School
1,491 students
- East Samford S 733
East Samford School
733 students
- This school 720
Drake Middle School
720 students
- Ogletree Eleme 523
Ogletree Elementary School
523 students
- Auburn Early E 492
Auburn Early Education Center
492 students
What this shows Drake Middle School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drake Middle School compares
Drake Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 51% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Alabama - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,136
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
African American 19.0%
Asian 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Drake Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Auburn City reports $12,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Samford School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Auburn
1 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 (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Drake Middle School
How many students attend Drake Middle School?
Drake Middle School has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drake Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drake Middle School?
29.0% of students at Drake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Drake Middle School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drake Middle School?
Drake Middle School 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 Drake Middle School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Drake Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn City?
Besides Drake Middle School, Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students), Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students), and East Samford School (733 students). See the Auburn City district page for the complete list.