- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Magee, MS
Magee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Magee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280399001085
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magee Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Magee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Magee Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magee Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Magee, MS.
School address
District: Simpson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280399001085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Magee Middle School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 280399001085 · Magee, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10.4:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendenhall High School (646 students)
Magee Middle School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Magee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mendenhall Hig
Mendenhall High School
646 students
- Mendenhall Ele
Mendenhall Elementary School
598 students
- Magee Elementa
Magee Elementary School
525 students
- Simpson Centra
Simpson Central School
388 students
- Magee High Sch
Magee High School
380 students
- This school
Magee Middle School
260 students
What this shows Magee Middle School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magee Middle School compares
Magee Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 12% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.3%
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
$12,235
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Magee Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simpson Co School Dist reports $12,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mendenhall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simpson Central School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magee Middle School
How many students attend Magee Middle School?
Magee Middle School has 260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Magee, MS. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magee Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 34% 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 Magee Middle School?
90.5% of students at Magee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Magee Middle School is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Magee, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magee Middle School?
Magee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Magee Middle School rank among public schools in Magee?
By Resource Investment Index, Magee Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Magee, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Simpson Co School Dist?
Besides Magee Middle School, Simpson Co School Dist also operates Mendenhall High School (646 students), Mendenhall Elementary School (598 students), and Magee Elementary School (525 students). See the Simpson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.