- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntersville, NC
J. M. Alexander Middle
Federal NCES profile for J. M. Alexander Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370297001189
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. M. Alexander Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #14 of 15
- public schools in Huntersville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J. M. Alexander Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. M. Alexander Middle ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Huntersville, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
J. M. Alexander Middle held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 370297001189 · Huntersville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 17.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
J. M. Alexander Middle held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J. M. Alexander Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 799
J. M. Alexander Middle
799 students
What this shows J. M. Alexander Middle reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. M. Alexander Middle compares
J. M. Alexander Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 21% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
White 4.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, J. M. Alexander Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. M. Alexander Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. M. Alexander Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Huntersville
1 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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. M. Alexander Middle
How many students attend J. M. Alexander Middle?
J. M. Alexander Middle has 799 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. M. Alexander Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J. M. Alexander Middle is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. M. Alexander Middle?
51.9% of students at J. M. Alexander Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. M. Alexander Middle?
The largest demographic group at J. M. Alexander Middle is African American at 58.3% of enrollment, in Huntersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. M. Alexander Middle?
J. M. Alexander Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 J. M. Alexander Middle rank among public schools in Huntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, J. M. Alexander Middle ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Huntersville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides J. M. Alexander Middle, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.