Enrollment
445
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newbern, TN
Northview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470105000339
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newbern · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 445
- students enrolled
Northview Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newbern, TN.
School address
District: Dyer County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470105000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview Middle School
Northview Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Newbern, Tennessee, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dyer County also operates Dyer County High School (1,052 students) and Fifth Consolidated School (537 students) alongside Northview Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northview Middle School compares
Northview Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$10,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Northview Middle School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dyer County, which includes Northview Middle School.
$10,984
Per student
+1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 51.6%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fifth Consolidated School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newbern Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Oaks Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holice Powell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northview Middle School
How many students attend Northview Middle School?
Northview Middle School has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newbern, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northview Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Newbern, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Middle School?
Northview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northview Middle School rank among public schools in Newbern?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newbern, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newbern on the city page.
Is Northview Middle School a good school?
Northview Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dyer County?
Besides Northview Middle School, Dyer County also operates Dyer County High School (1,052 students), Fifth Consolidated School (537 students), and Newbern Elementary School (527 students). See the Dyer County district page for the complete list.
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