Enrollment
668
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minor Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minor Middle School
Minor Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Adamsville, Alabama, enrolling 668 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 238 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 668 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Minor Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Minor Middle School compares
Minor Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Minor Middle School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Adamsville on the city page.
Is Minor Middle School a good school?
Minor Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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