Enrollment
841
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mccalla, AL
Mcadory Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcadory Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192002166
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcadory Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mccalla · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcadory Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcadory Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mccalla, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcadory Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcadory Middle School
Mcadory Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Mccalla, Alabama, enrolling 841 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 841 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 403 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 841 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Mcadory Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcadory Middle School compares
Mcadory Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
240
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 14.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Mcadory Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Mcadory Middle School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcadory Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcadory Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~841 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcadory Middle School
How many students attend Mcadory Middle School?
Mcadory Middle School has 841 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mccalla, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcadory Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcadory Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcadory Middle School?
63.9% of students at Mcadory Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcadory Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcadory Middle School is African American at 62.5% of enrollment, in Mccalla, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcadory Middle School?
Mcadory Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcadory Middle School rank among public schools in Mccalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcadory Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mccalla, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mccalla on the city page.
Is Mcadory Middle School a good school?
Mcadory Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Mcadory Middle School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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