- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, TN
North Parkway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Parkway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470258002254
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Parkway Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 360
- students enrolled
North Parkway Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Parkway Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258002254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Parkway Middle School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470258002254 · Jackson, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 20:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
North Parkway Middle School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
North Parkway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- This school 360
North Parkway Middle School
360 students
What this shows North Parkway Middle School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Parkway Middle School compares
North Parkway Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.2%
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
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.2%
White 5.0%
Largest group: African American at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, North Parkway Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Parkway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Parkway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Parkway Middle School
How many students attend North Parkway Middle School?
North Parkway Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Parkway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Parkway Middle School is 20:1, which is 31% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Parkway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Parkway Middle School is African American at 79.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Parkway Middle School?
North Parkway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 North Parkway Middle School rank among middle schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, North Parkway Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides North Parkway Middle School, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.