- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, MS
Peeples Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Peeples 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 280219000405
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peeples Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peeples Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peeples Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Peeples Middle School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 280219000405 · Jackson, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Peeples Middle School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Peeples Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- This school
Peeples Middle School
541 students
What this shows Peeples Middle School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peeples Middle School compares
Peeples Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Peeples Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peeples Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peeples Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peeples Middle School
How many students attend Peeples Middle School?
Peeples Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peeples Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peeples Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peeples Middle School?
100.0% of students at Peeples Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peeples Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Peeples Middle School is African American at 83.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peeples Middle School?
Peeples Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Peeples Middle School rank among middle schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Peeples Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Peeples Middle School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.