- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Juneau, AK
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Floyd Dryden 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 020021000129
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floyd Dryden Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #10 of 15
- public schools in Juneau · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Floyd Dryden Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd Dryden Middle School ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Juneau, AK.
School address
District: Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020021000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Floyd Dryden Middle School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 020021000129 · Juneau, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 16.3:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students)
Floyd Dryden Middle School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Floyd Dryden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Juneau-Douglas
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
1,018 students
- Thunder Mounta
Thunder Mountain High School
586 students
- Dzantik'i Heen
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
454 students
- This school 407
Floyd Dryden Middle School
407 students
- Auke Bay Eleme 353
Auke Bay Elementary
353 students
- Harborview Ele 349
Harborview Elementary
349 students
What this shows Floyd Dryden Middle School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floyd Dryden Middle School compares
Floyd Dryden Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 70% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Alaska - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$20,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Juneau Borough School District reports $20,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Floyd Dryden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auke Bay Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harborview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floyd Dryden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Juneau
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Floyd Dryden Middle School
How many students attend Floyd Dryden Middle School?
Floyd Dryden Middle School has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Juneau, AK. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Dryden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Dryden Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floyd Dryden Middle School?
18.2% of students at Floyd Dryden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd Dryden Middle School?
Floyd Dryden 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 Floyd Dryden Middle School rank among public schools in Juneau?
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd Dryden Middle School ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Juneau, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Juneau on the city page.
What other schools are in Juneau Borough School District?
Besides Floyd Dryden Middle School, Juneau Borough School District also operates Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students), Thunder Mountain High School (586 students), and Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School (454 students). See the Juneau Borough School District district page for the complete list.