- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Sterling, KY
Mcnabb Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcnabb Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210425001538
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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
Mcnabb Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnabb Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnabb Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mount Sterling, KY.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210425001538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Mcnabb Middle School held near 992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 210425001538 · Mount Sterling, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
928 enr · 16.3:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery County High School (1,345 students)
Mcnabb Middle School held near 992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mcnabb Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cou
Montgomery County High School
1,345 students
- This school
Mcnabb Middle School
928 students
- Camargo Elemen
Camargo Elementary School
597 students
- Mapleton Eleme 524
Mapleton Elementary School
524 students
- Northview Elem 503
Northview Elementary
503 students
- Mount Sterling 464
Mount Sterling Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Mcnabb Middle School reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcnabb Middle School compares
Mcnabb Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$12,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Mcnabb Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcnabb Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camargo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Sterling Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnabb Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~928 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcnabb Middle School
How many students attend Mcnabb Middle School?
Mcnabb Middle School has 928 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Sterling, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,018 (2022-23) → 992 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcnabb Middle School?
52.7% of students at Mcnabb Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnabb Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcnabb Middle School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnabb Middle School?
Mcnabb Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mcnabb Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnabb Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mount Sterling, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Mcnabb Middle School, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students), Camargo Elementary School (597 students), and Mapleton Elementary School (524 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.