Enrollment
619
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxford, AL
Oxford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford 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 010263501383
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oxford, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Middle School
Oxford Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Oxford, Alabama, enrolling 619 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.6% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 462 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #339, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oxford City also operates Oxford High School (1,242 students) and Oxford Elementary School (837 students) alongside Oxford 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 Oxford Middle School compares
Oxford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$11,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 46.8%
African American 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Oxford Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford City, which includes Oxford Middle School.
$11,694
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 50.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 Oxford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ce Hanna School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Armanville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coldwater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Middle School
How many students attend Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has 619 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxford, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Oxford Middle School?
58.6% of students at Oxford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Middle School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Oxford, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Oxford Middle School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oxford, 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 Oxford on the city page.
Is Oxford Middle School a good school?
Oxford Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama 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 Oxford City?
Besides Oxford Middle School, Oxford City also operates Oxford High School (1,242 students), Oxford Elementary School (837 students), and Ce Hanna School (536 students). See the Oxford City district page for the complete list.
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