Enrollment
668
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mooresville, IN
Paul Hadley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Hadley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180714001212
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Hadley Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Hadley Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Hadley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mooresville, IN.
School address
District: Mooresville Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180714001212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul Hadley Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul Hadley Middle School
Paul Hadley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mooresville, Indiana, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Indiana schools and 23% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mooresville Con School Corp also operates Mooresville High School (1,372 students) and North Madison Elementary School (665 students) alongside Paul Hadley 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 Paul Hadley Middle School compares
Paul Hadley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$10,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Paul Hadley Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mooresville Con School Corp, which includes Paul Hadley Middle School.
$10,953
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 64.1%
Federal 12.0%
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 Paul Hadley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Hadley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul Hadley Middle School
How many students attend Paul Hadley Middle School?
Paul Hadley Middle School has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mooresville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Hadley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Hadley Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Hadley Middle School?
40.9% of students at Paul Hadley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Hadley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Hadley Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Mooresville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Hadley Middle School?
Paul Hadley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul Hadley Middle School rank among public schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Hadley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mooresville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mooresville on the city page.
Is Paul Hadley Middle School a good school?
Paul Hadley Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana 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 Mooresville Con School Corp?
Besides Paul Hadley Middle School, Mooresville Con School Corp also operates Mooresville High School (1,372 students), North Madison Elementary School (665 students), and Neil Armstrong Elementary School (543 students). See the Mooresville Con School Corp district page for the complete list.
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