- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Adamsville, AL
Minor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Minor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192000687
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minor Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Adamsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Minor Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minor Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Adamsville, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Minor Middle School shrank from 728 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 010192000687 · Adamsville, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 16.7:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Minor Middle School shrank from 728 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Minor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Minor Middle School
668 students
What this shows Minor Middle School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minor Middle School compares
Minor 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,194
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
White 5.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Minor Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minor Middle School
How many students attend Minor Middle School?
Minor Middle School has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Adamsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minor Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Minor Middle School?
78.2% of students at Minor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Minor Middle School is African American at 78.1% of enrollment, in Adamsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minor Middle School?
Minor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Minor Middle School rank among public schools in Adamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Minor Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Adamsville, 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Minor Middle School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.