- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlotte, NC
Jay M. Robinson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jay M. Robinson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370297002639
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jay M. Robinson Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 22
- middle schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jay M. Robinson Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jay M. Robinson Middle ranks #4 of 22 middle schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Jay M. Robinson Middle held near 1,330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 71.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370297002639 · Charlotte, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,333 enr · 19.3:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Jay M. Robinson Middle held near 1,330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 71.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jay M. Robinson 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
Jay M. Robinson Middle
1,333 students
What this shows Jay M. Robinson Middle reports 1,333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jay M. Robinson Middle compares
Jay M. Robinson 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 85% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,333
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Asian 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Jay M. Robinson Middle is more mixed than 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 Jay M. Robinson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jay M. Robinson 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 Charlotte
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Community House Middle
Standard public school
1,425 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Randolph Middle
Standard public school
1,215 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle School
Standard public school
1,205 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Alexander Graham Middle
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Middle School
Standard public school
1,108 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Quail Hollow Middle
Standard public school
1,090 students 16.5:1 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 (~1,333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jay M. Robinson Middle
How many students attend Jay M. Robinson Middle?
Jay M. Robinson Middle has 1,333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,305 (2022-23) → 1,330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jay M. Robinson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jay M. Robinson Middle is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jay M. Robinson Middle?
10.0% of students at Jay M. Robinson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jay M. Robinson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jay M. Robinson Middle is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jay M. Robinson Middle?
Jay M. Robinson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jay M. Robinson Middle rank among middle schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Jay M. Robinson Middle ranks #4 of 22 middle schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Jay M. Robinson 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.