Enrollment
1,008
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, MS
Germantown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Germantown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280279001283
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Germantown Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Germantown Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Madison, MS.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Germantown Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Germantown Middle School
Germantown Middle School is a large middle school in Madison, Mississippi, enrolling 1,008 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Mississippi average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,008 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students) and Madison Central High School (1,260 students) alongside Germantown 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 Germantown Middle School compares
Germantown Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 68% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
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
White 52.9%
African American 38.6%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Germantown Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Co School Dist, which includes Germantown Middle School.
$11,127
Per student
-7%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 40.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 Germantown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Station Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Germantown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,008 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Germantown Middle School
How many students attend Germantown Middle School?
Germantown Middle School has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Germantown Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Germantown Middle School?
25.6% of students at Germantown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Germantown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Germantown Middle School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Madison, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Germantown Middle School?
Germantown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Germantown Middle School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Madison, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Germantown Middle School a good school?
Germantown Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi 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 Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Germantown Middle School, Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students), Madison Central High School (1,260 students), and Madison Middle School (1,180 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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