- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, AL
Goodwyn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Goodwyn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010243001017
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodwyn Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #8 of 9
- middle schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodwyn Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwyn Middle School ranks #8 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Goodwyn Middle School shrank from 808 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 010243001017 · Montgomery, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 18.9:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Goodwyn Middle School shrank from 808 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Goodwyn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school
Goodwyn Middle School
717 students
What this shows Goodwyn Middle School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodwyn Middle School compares
Goodwyn Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$12,977
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
301
in-school suspensions + 284 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
White 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Goodwyn Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodwyn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodwyn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Capitol Heights Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Bellingrath Middle School
Standard public school
583 students
Floyd Middle School
Standard public school
525 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Mckee Middle School
Standard public school
520 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goodwyn Middle School
How many students attend Goodwyn Middle School?
Goodwyn Middle School has 717 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodwyn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodwyn Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodwyn Middle School?
76.2% of students at Goodwyn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodwyn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Goodwyn Middle School is African American at 83.0% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodwyn Middle School?
Goodwyn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Goodwyn Middle School rank among middle schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwyn Middle School ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Goodwyn 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.