- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-293 students YoY
Mooresville Middle shrank from 933 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-31.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-293 students YoY 370312001332 · Mooresville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mooresville High School (1,923 students)
Mooresville Middle shrank from 933 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-31.4%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mooresville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mooresville Hi
Mooresville High School
1,923 students
- This school 696
Mooresville Middle
696 students
- Mooresville In 690
Mooresville Intermediate
690 students
- East Mooresvil 612
East Mooresville Intermediate
612 students
- South Elementa 466
South Elementary
466 students
- Rocky River El 460
Rocky River Elementary
460 students
What this shows Mooresville Middle reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mooresville Middle compares
Mooresville Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,346
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Mooresville Graded School District reports $11,346 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~696 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 293.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.