- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mooreville, MS
Mooreville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mooreville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280255001276
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mooreville Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mooreville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mooreville Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mooreville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mooreville, MS.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mooreville Middle School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 280255001276 · Mooreville, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 12.8:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Mooreville Middle School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mooreville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saltillo High
Saltillo High School
939 students
- Mooreville Ele
Mooreville Elementary School
722 students
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- Saltillo Eleme
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- Guntown Middle
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- This school 333
Mooreville Middle School
333 students
What this shows Mooreville Middle School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mooreville Middle School compares
Mooreville Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 38% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Mooreville Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County School District reports $11,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mooreville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooreville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mooreville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mooreville Middle School
How many students attend Mooreville Middle School?
Mooreville Middle School has 333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mooreville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mooreville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mooreville Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% 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 Mooreville Middle School?
50.3% of students at Mooreville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mooreville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mooreville Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Mooreville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mooreville Middle School?
Mooreville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mooreville Middle School rank among public schools in Mooreville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mooreville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mooreville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lee County School District?
Besides Mooreville Middle School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), and Saltillo Primary School (704 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.