- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muscle Shoals, AL
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Muscle Shoals Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010252001059
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muscle Shoals Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Muscle Shoals · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Muscle Shoals Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Muscle Shoals, AL.
School address
District: Muscle Shoals City · Alabama
NCES ID 010252001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Muscle Shoals Middle School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010252001059 · Muscle Shoals, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 16.9:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscle Shoals High School (864 students)
Muscle Shoals Middle School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Muscle Shoals Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals High School
864 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
647 students
- This school
Muscle Shoals Middle School
642 students
- Howell Graves
Howell Graves Preschool
356 students
- Highland Park 236
Highland Park Elementary School
236 students
- Webster Elemen 234
Webster Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Muscle Shoals Middle School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muscle Shoals Middle School compares
Muscle Shoals Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Muscle Shoals Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Muscle Shoals City reports $12,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muscle Shoals Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Howell Graves Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muscle Shoals Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muscle Shoals Middle School
How many students attend Muscle Shoals Middle School?
Muscle Shoals Middle School has 642 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muscle Shoals, AL. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muscle Shoals Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muscle Shoals Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher 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 Muscle Shoals Middle School?
41.2% of students at Muscle Shoals Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muscle Shoals Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Muscle Shoals Middle School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Muscle Shoals, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muscle Shoals Middle School?
Muscle Shoals Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Muscle Shoals Middle School rank among public schools in Muscle Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscle Shoals City?
Besides Muscle Shoals Middle School, Muscle Shoals City also operates Muscle Shoals High School (864 students), Mcbride Elementary School (647 students), and Howell Graves Preschool (356 students). See the Muscle Shoals City district page for the complete list.