- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, TN
Lexington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470246000875
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 238
- students enrolled
Lexington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lexington, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470246000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lexington Middle School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 470246000875 · Lexington, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul G. Caywood Elementary (655 students)
Lexington Middle School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
How Lexington Middle School compares
Lexington Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,031
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Lexington Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington reports $12,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G. Caywood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Middle School
How many students attend Lexington Middle School?
Lexington Middle School has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Middle School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Middle School?
Lexington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Lexington Middle School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lexington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington?
Besides Lexington Middle School, Lexington also operates Paul G. Caywood Elementary (655 students). See the Lexington district page for the complete list.