- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newton, MS
N H Pilate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for N H Pilate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280318001179
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N H Pilate Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
N H Pilate Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N H Pilate Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newton, MS.
School address
District: Newton Municipal School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280318001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
N H Pilate Middle School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 280318001179 · Newton, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 8.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Elementary School (367 students)
N H Pilate Middle School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
N H Pilate Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Element
Newton Elementary School
367 students
- Newton High Sc
Newton High School
237 students
- This school
N H Pilate Middle School
178 students
What this shows N H Pilate Middle School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How N H Pilate Middle School compares
N H Pilate Middle School is a growing 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.2%
Two or More 5.6%
White 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, N H Pilate Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Municipal School District reports $13,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How N H Pilate Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N H Pilate Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about N H Pilate Middle School
How many students attend N H Pilate Middle School?
N H Pilate Middle School has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N H Pilate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at N H Pilate Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 43% 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 N H Pilate Middle School?
100.0% of students at N H Pilate Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N H Pilate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at N H Pilate Middle School is African American at 88.2% of enrollment, in Newton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N H Pilate Middle School?
N H Pilate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 N H Pilate Middle School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, N H Pilate Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newton, 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 Newton Municipal School District?
Besides N H Pilate Middle School, Newton Municipal School District also operates Newton Elementary School (367 students) and Newton High School (237 students). See the Newton Municipal School District district page for the complete list.