Enrollment
667
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxford, MS
Oxford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280345000664
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280345000664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Middle School
Oxford Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Oxford, Mississippi, enrolling 667 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.6% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #68, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 667 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 229 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 667 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oxford's middle schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Middle School (420 students): Oxford Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 11.4:1).
Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students) and Bramlett Elementary School (715 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 48% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$10,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 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 47.8%
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Oxford Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford School District, which includes Oxford Middle School.
$10,968
Per student
-9%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 33.9%
Federal 12.5%
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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Della Davidson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Oxford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Middle School
How many students attend Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxford, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Middle School?
41.6% of students at Oxford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Middle School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 #4 of 4 public schools in Oxford, MS. 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi 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 School District?
Besides Oxford Middle School, Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students), Bramlett Elementary School (715 students), and Central Elementary (709 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.
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