- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gadsden, AL
Gadsden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden 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 010162000553
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gadsden Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Gadsden · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gadsden Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gadsden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Gadsden Middle School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010162000553 · Gadsden, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden City High School (1,361 students)
Gadsden Middle School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gadsden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden City H
Gadsden City High School
1,361 students
- This school 438
Gadsden Middle School
438 students
- Adams Elementa 433
Adams Elementary School
433 students
- W E Striplin E 400
W E Striplin Elementary School
400 students
- Floyd Elementa 384
Floyd Elementary School
384 students
- Eura Brown Ele 340
Eura Brown Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Gadsden Middle School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gadsden Middle School compares
Gadsden 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Alabama - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$13,509
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.1%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Gadsden Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden City reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gadsden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W E Striplin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eura Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gadsden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Gadsden
2 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gadsden Middle School
How many students attend Gadsden Middle School?
Gadsden Middle School has 438 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gadsden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Middle School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gadsden Middle School?
71.8% of students at Gadsden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden Middle School is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden Middle School?
Gadsden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Gadsden Middle School rank among middle schools in Gadsden?
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gadsden, 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 Gadsden on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden City?
Besides Gadsden Middle School, Gadsden City also operates Gadsden City High School (1,361 students), Adams Elementary School (433 students), and W E Striplin Elementary School (400 students). See the Gadsden City district page for the complete list.