- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tullahoma, TN
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470420001712
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 420
- students enrolled
East Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470420001712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
East Middle School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470420001712 · Tullahoma, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tullahoma High School (1,072 students)
East Middle School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tullahoma High
Tullahoma High School
1,072 students
- East Lincoln E
East Lincoln Elementary
506 students
- Robert E Lee E
Robert E Lee Elementary
484 students
- This school 420
East Middle School
420 students
- West Middle Sc 383
West Middle School
383 students
- Bel Aire Eleme 359
Bel Aire Elementary
359 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle School compares
East Middle School 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,004
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, East Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Tullahoma reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Aire Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Tullahoma
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 420 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 East Middle School rank among public schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tullahoma?
Besides East Middle School, Tullahoma also operates Tullahoma High School (1,072 students), East Lincoln Elementary (506 students), and Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students). See the Tullahoma district page for the complete list.