- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middlesboro, KY
Middlesboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Middlesboro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210417001049
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesboro Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Middlesboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlesboro Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Middlesboro, KY.
School address
District: Middlesboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210417001049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Middlesboro Middle School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 210417001049 · Middlesboro, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 10.9:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students)
Middlesboro Middle School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Middlesboro Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middlesboro El
Middlesboro Elementary School
514 students
- Middlesboro Hi
Middlesboro High School
337 students
- This school
Middlesboro Middle School
284 students
- Middlesboro Al 31
Middlesboro Alternative School
31 students
- Middlesboro Gr 2
Middlesboro Group Home School
2 students
What this shows Middlesboro Middle School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlesboro Middle School compares
Middlesboro 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$17,021
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Middlesboro Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlesboro Independent reports $17,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlesboro Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Group Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesboro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlesboro Middle School
How many students attend Middlesboro Middle School?
Middlesboro Middle School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middlesboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% 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 Middlesboro Middle School?
80.1% of students at Middlesboro Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesboro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Middlesboro Middle School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Middlesboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesboro Middle School?
Middlesboro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middlesboro Middle School rank among public schools in Middlesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Middlesboro, 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 Middlesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlesboro Independent?
Besides Middlesboro Middle School, Middlesboro Independent also operates Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students), Middlesboro High School (337 students), and Middlesboro Alternative School (31 students). See the Middlesboro Independent district page for the complete list.