- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Oxford Middle School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 010263501383 · Oxford, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 15.5:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (1,242 students)
Oxford Middle School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oxford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
1,242 students
- Oxford Element
Oxford Elementary School
837 students
- This school
Oxford Middle School
619 students
- Ce Hanna Schoo
Ce Hanna School
536 students
- De Armanville 478
De Armanville Elementary School
478 students
- Coldwater Elem 391
Coldwater Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Oxford Middle School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford Middle School compares
Oxford Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Oxford City reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~619 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), down 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.