Enrollment
525
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, AL
Floyd Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Floyd Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010243001013
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floyd Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Floyd Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd Middle School ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Floyd Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Floyd Middle School
Floyd Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Montgomery, Alabama, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Alabama schools and 24% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.0% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Alabama average.
With 525 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Montgomery's middle schools, it stands alongside Brewbaker Middle School (806 students): Floyd Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 17.5:1).
Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students) and Carver Senior High School (1,553 students) alongside Floyd Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Floyd Middle School compares
Floyd Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 54% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 77.9%
White 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Floyd Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Floyd Middle School.
$11,430
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 55.2%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Floyd Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floyd Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Montgomery
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Brewbaker Middle School
Standard public school
806 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Carr Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Goodwyn Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Bellingrath Middle School
Standard public school
583 students
Mckee Middle School
Standard public school
520 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Floyd Middle School
How many students attend Floyd Middle School?
Floyd Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floyd Middle School?
27.0% of students at Floyd Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floyd Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Floyd Middle School is African American at 77.9% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd Middle School?
Floyd Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Floyd Middle School rank among middle schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd Middle School ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Floyd Middle School a good school?
Floyd Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Floyd Middle School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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