- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, MS
Madison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280279001082
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Madison, MS.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Madison Middle School held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 96.2 → 96.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 280279001082 · Madison, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
1,180 enr · 12.3:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High School (1,411 students)
Madison Middle School held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 96.2 → 96.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Madison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High School
1,411 students
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
1,260 students
- This school
Madison Middle School
1,180 students
- Germantown Mid
Germantown Middle School
1,008 students
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
995 students
- Madison Statio
Madison Station Elementary School
980 students
What this shows Madison Middle School reports 1,180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Middle School compares
Madison Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 70% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,180
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$12,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
African American 24.7%
Asian 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Madison Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Co School Dist reports $12,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Station Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Madison
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 (~1,180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle School
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has 1,180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,154 (2022-23) → 1,146 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% lower 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 Madison Middle School?
24.4% of students at Madison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Madison, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Madison Middle School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Madison, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Madison Middle School, Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students), Madison Central High School (1,260 students), and Germantown Middle School (1,008 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.