Enrollment
350
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paducah, KY
Reidland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reidland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210396001013
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reidland Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Paducah · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Reidland Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reidland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Paducah, KY.
School address
District: Mccracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210396001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reidland Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reidland Middle School
Reidland Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Paducah, Kentucky, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 75 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 350 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Paducah's middle schools, it stands alongside Lone Oak Middle School (702 students): Reidland Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students) and Lone Oak Middle School (702 students) alongside Reidland 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 Reidland Middle School compares
Reidland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Reidland Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mccracken County, which includes Reidland Middle School.
$12,421
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 19.0%
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 Reidland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Oak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reidland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reidland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Paducah
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 Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reidland Middle School
How many students attend Reidland Middle School?
Reidland Middle School has 350 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paducah, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reidland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reidland Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reidland Middle School?
59.1% of students at Reidland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reidland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reidland Middle School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Paducah, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reidland Middle School?
Reidland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Reidland Middle School rank among middle schools in Paducah?
By Resource Investment Index, Reidland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Paducah, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Paducah on the city page.
Is Reidland Middle School a good school?
Reidland Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky 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 Mccracken County?
Besides Reidland Middle School, Mccracken County also operates Mccracken County High School (1,882 students), Lone Oak Middle School (702 students), and Concord Elementary School (606 students). See the Mccracken County district page for the complete list.
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