- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hueytown, AL
Hueytown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hueytown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192000735
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hueytown Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hueytown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hueytown Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hueytown Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hueytown, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hueytown Middle School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010192000735 · Hueytown, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 16.8:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Hueytown Middle School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hueytown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Hueytown Middle School
755 students
What this shows Hueytown Middle School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hueytown Middle School compares
Hueytown 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$12,194
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
White 19.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Hueytown Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hueytown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hueytown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hueytown Middle School
How many students attend Hueytown Middle School?
Hueytown Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hueytown, AL. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hueytown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hueytown Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hueytown Middle School?
55.8% of students at Hueytown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hueytown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hueytown Middle School is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Hueytown, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hueytown Middle School?
Hueytown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hueytown Middle School rank among public schools in Hueytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hueytown Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hueytown, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Hueytown Middle School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.