- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cunningham, TN
Montgomery Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470303001985
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Central Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cunningham · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 805
- students enrolled
Montgomery Central Middle has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Central Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cunningham, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303001985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Montgomery Central Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470303001985 · Cunningham, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Montgomery Central Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- This school
Montgomery Central Middle
805 students
What this shows Montgomery Central Middle reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Central Middle compares
Montgomery Central Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 32% 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
$10,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Montgomery Central Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Central Middle
How many students attend Montgomery Central Middle?
Montgomery Central Middle has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cunningham, TN. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Central Middle is 16.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Central Middle is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Cunningham, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Central Middle?
Montgomery Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Montgomery Central Middle rank among public schools in Cunningham?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Central Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cunningham, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Montgomery Central Middle, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.