- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perryville, MO
Perry Co. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Perry Co. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292453001845
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Co. Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Perryville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Co. Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Co. Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Perryville, MO.
School address
District: Perry Co. 32 · Missouri
NCES ID 292453001845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Perry Co. Middle held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 292453001845 · Perryville, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 12.9:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryville Sr. High (743 students)
Perry Co. Middle held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Perry Co. Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perryville Sr.
Perryville Sr. High
743 students
- Perryville Pri
Perryville Primary Center
492 students
- This school
Perry Co. Middle
439 students
- Perryville Ele
Perryville Elem.
429 students
What this shows Perry Co. Middle reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Co. Middle compares
Perry Co. Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$11,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Perry Co. Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Co. 32 reports $11,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Co. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perryville Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Co. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Co. Middle
How many students attend Perry Co. Middle?
Perry Co. Middle has 439 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perryville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Co. Middle is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Co. Middle?
46.2% of students at Perry Co. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Co. Middle?
The largest demographic group at Perry Co. Middle is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Perryville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Co. Middle?
Perry Co. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Perry Co. Middle rank among public schools in Perryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Co. Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Perryville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perry Co. 32?
Besides Perry Co. Middle, Perry Co. 32 also operates Perryville Sr. High (743 students), Perryville Primary Center (492 students), and Perryville Elem. (429 students). See the Perry Co. 32 district page for the complete list.