- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazel Green, AL
Meridianville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meridianville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010222001411
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridianville Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hazel Green · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridianville Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridianville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+334 students YoY
Meridianville Middle School grew from 724 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+46.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+334 students YoY 010222001411 · Hazel Green, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,100 enr · 32.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Meridianville Middle School grew from 724 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+46.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Meridianville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- This school
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- Hazel Green El
Hazel Green Elementary School
963 students
What this shows Meridianville Middle School reports 1,100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridianville Middle School compares
Meridianville Middle School is a growing 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 | 32.4:1 | ▲ 83% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,100
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,905
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Meridianville Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridianville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridianville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridianville Middle School
How many students attend Meridianville Middle School?
Meridianville Middle School has 1,100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazel Green, AL. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), up 334.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridianville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridianville Middle School is 32.4:1, which is 83% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridianville Middle School?
39.8% of students at Meridianville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridianville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meridianville Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Hazel Green, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridianville Middle School?
Meridianville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Meridianville Middle School rank among public schools in Hazel Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridianville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Meridianville Middle School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.