Enrollment
346
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montevallo, AL
Montevallo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Montevallo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010303001178
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montevallo Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Montevallo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montevallo Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montevallo Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montevallo, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montevallo Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montevallo Middle School
Montevallo Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Montevallo, Alabama, enrolling 346 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.3:1, Montevallo Middle School is leaner than roughly 93% of Alabama schools and 25% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 346 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 100 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 346 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Montevallo's middle schools, it stands alongside Calera Middle (767 students): Montevallo Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 18.3:1).
Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students) and Helena High School (1,383 students) alongside Montevallo 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 Montevallo Middle School compares
Montevallo 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,253
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Montevallo Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby County, which includes Montevallo Middle School.
$11,253
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 51.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 Montevallo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montevallo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Montevallo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montevallo Middle School
How many students attend Montevallo Middle School?
Montevallo Middle School has 346 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montevallo, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montevallo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montevallo Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% 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 Montevallo Middle School?
72.9% of students at Montevallo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montevallo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Montevallo Middle School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Montevallo, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montevallo Middle School?
Montevallo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Montevallo Middle School rank among public schools in Montevallo?
By Resource Investment Index, Montevallo Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montevallo, 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 Montevallo on the city page.
Is Montevallo Middle School a good school?
Montevallo Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Shelby County?
Besides Montevallo Middle School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.
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