Enrollment
991
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470455002593
Gladeville Middle School — Mt. Juliet, TN
Federal NCES profile for Gladeville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladeville Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gladeville Middle School reports 991 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 53.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 496 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wilson County spends $11,283 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.2% from the state, and 13.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gladeville Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,283
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 496 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 991 Top 91% in Tennessee — larger than 9% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470455002593
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 9.1%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 496:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.4%
In-school suspensions 187
Out-of-school suspensions 117
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County, which includes Gladeville Middle School.
$11,283
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 43.2%
Federal 13.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gladeville Middle School
How many students attend Gladeville Middle School?
Gladeville Middle School has 991 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mt. Juliet, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladeville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladeville Middle School is 19:1, which is 22% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladeville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gladeville Middle School is White at 68.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mt. Juliet, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladeville Middle School?
Gladeville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.