- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rome, GA
Model Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Model Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130219002372
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Model Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #16 of 19
- public schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Model Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Model Middle School ranks #16 of 19 public schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Model Middle School grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 130219002372 · Rome, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 15.4:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Model Middle School grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Model Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armuchee High
Armuchee High School
953 students
- Model High
Model High
915 students
- Pepperell High
Pepperell High School
866 students
- Coosa High Sch
Coosa High School
861 students
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
536 students
- This school
Model Middle School
522 students
What this shows Model Middle School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Model Middle School compares
Model Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$14,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Model Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Floyd County reports $14,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Model Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armuchee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Model High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepperell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Model Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Rome
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Model Middle School
How many students attend Model Middle School?
Model Middle School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Model Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Model Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Model Middle School?
32.2% of students at Model Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Model Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Model Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Rome, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Model Middle School?
Model Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Model Middle School rank among public schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Model Middle School ranks #16 of 19 public schools in Rome, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rome on the city page.
What other schools are in Floyd County?
Besides Model Middle School, Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students), Model High (915 students), and Pepperell High School (866 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.