- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spartanburg, SC
Mccracken Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mccracken Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450366001051
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccracken Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccracken Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mccracken Middle held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 450366001051 · Spartanburg, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
937 enr · 13.2:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Spartanburg High (2,164 students)
Mccracken Middle held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mccracken Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spartanburg Hi
Spartanburg High
2,164 students
- This school
Mccracken Middle
937 students
- Drayton Mills 810
Drayton Mills Elementary
810 students
- Carver Middle 633
Carver Middle
633 students
- Pine St. Eleme 631
Pine St. Elementary
631 students
- E. P. Todd Sch 559
E. P. Todd School
559 students
What this shows Mccracken Middle reports 937 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccracken Middle compares
Mccracken Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▼ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$18,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Mccracken Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 07 reports $18,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccracken Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. P. Todd School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccracken Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Spartanburg
3 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 (~937 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mccracken Middle
How many students attend Mccracken Middle?
Mccracken Middle has 937 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 926 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Middle is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% 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 Mccracken Middle?
73.5% of students at Mccracken Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccracken Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mccracken Middle is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccracken Middle?
Mccracken Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mccracken Middle rank among middle schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides Mccracken Middle, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students), and Carver Middle (633 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.