- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Decatur, GA
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174002482
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174002482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 130174002482 · Decatur, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 655
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
655 students
What this shows Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School compares
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.8%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 272 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Decatur
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Beacon Hill Middle School
Standard public school
1,285 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Druid Hills Middle School
Standard public school
985 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mcnair Middle School
Standard public school
701 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Middle School
Standard public school
685 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Miller Grove Middle School
Standard public school
625 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 13.3:1 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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School has 655 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School?
100.0% of students at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School is African American at 74.4% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School rank among middle schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Decatur, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.