Enrollment
696
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mooresville, NC
Mooresville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mooresville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370312001332
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mooresville Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mooresville Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mooresville Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Mooresville Graded School District · North Carolina
NCES ID 370312001332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mooresville Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mooresville Middle
Mooresville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Mooresville, North Carolina, enrolling 696 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 696 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 429 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 696 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mooresville's middle schools, it stands alongside The Brawley School (641 students): Mooresville Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 20:1).
Mooresville Graded School District also operates Mooresville High School (1,923 students) and Mooresville Intermediate (690 students) alongside Mooresville Middle.
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 Mooresville Middle compares
Mooresville Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$11,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.6 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
White 61.6%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Mooresville Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mooresville Graded School District, which includes Mooresville Middle.
$11,157
Per student
-7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 49.3%
Federal 15.4%
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 Mooresville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooresville Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mooresville Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky River Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mooresville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Mooresville
3 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 North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mooresville Middle
How many students attend Mooresville Middle?
Mooresville Middle has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mooresville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mooresville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mooresville Middle is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 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 Mooresville Middle?
41.5% of students at Mooresville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mooresville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mooresville Middle is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mooresville Middle?
Mooresville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mooresville Middle rank among middle schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mooresville Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mooresville on the city page.
Is Mooresville Middle a good school?
Mooresville Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina 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 Mooresville Graded School District?
Besides Mooresville Middle, Mooresville Graded School District also operates Mooresville High School (1,923 students), Mooresville Intermediate (690 students), and East Mooresville Intermediate (612 students). See the Mooresville Graded School District district page for the complete list.
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