- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, TN
Northeast Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470258000083
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 804
- students enrolled
Northeast Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258000083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Northeast Middle School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 470258000083 · Jackson, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Northeast Middle School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Northeast Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- This school
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
- Pope School
Pope School
628 students
What this shows Northeast Middle School reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Middle School compares
Northeast 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$11,115
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 804 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Northeast Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pope School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Middle School
How many students attend Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School has 804 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 794 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Middle School is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Northeast Middle School rank among middle schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Middle School ranks #2 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 Northeast Middle School, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students), and South Side High School (756 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.