- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, AL
Mckee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mckee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010243001524
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckee Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 9
- middle schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckee Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckee Middle School ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Mckee Middle School shrank from 676 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 010243001524 · Montgomery, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 14.4:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Mckee Middle School shrank from 676 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mckee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 520
Mckee Middle School
520 students
What this shows Mckee Middle School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckee Middle School compares
Mckee Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 12% in Alabama - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Mckee Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Montgomery
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Brewbaker Middle School
Standard public school
806 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Carr Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Goodwyn Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Bellingrath Middle School
Standard public school
583 students
Floyd Middle School
Standard public school
525 students 21.9:1 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckee Middle School
How many students attend Mckee Middle School?
Mckee Middle School has 520 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), down 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckee Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Mckee Middle School?
86.7% of students at Mckee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mckee Middle School is African American at 92.7% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckee Middle School?
Mckee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mckee Middle School rank among middle schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckee Middle School ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Mckee Middle School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.