- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckenzie, TN
Mckenzie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mckenzie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470279000985
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckenzie Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mckenzie · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 378
- students enrolled
Mckenzie Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckenzie Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mckenzie, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Mckenzie Middle School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 470279000985 · Mckenzie, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckenzie Elementary (552 students)
Mckenzie Middle School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Mckenzie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckenzie Eleme
Mckenzie Elementary
552 students
- This school
Mckenzie Middle School
378 students
- Mckenzie High
Mckenzie High School
366 students
What this shows Mckenzie Middle School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckenzie Middle School compares
Mckenzie Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 44% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Mckenzie Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckenzie reports $9,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckenzie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckenzie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mckenzie Middle School
How many students attend Mckenzie Middle School?
Mckenzie Middle School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckenzie, TN. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckenzie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mckenzie Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Mckenzie, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckenzie Middle School?
Mckenzie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Mckenzie Middle School rank among public schools in Mckenzie?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckenzie Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mckenzie, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mckenzie?
Besides Mckenzie Middle School, Mckenzie also operates Mckenzie Elementary (552 students) and Mckenzie High School (366 students). See the Mckenzie district page for the complete list.