- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pinson, AL
Rudd Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rudd Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192001543
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rudd Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pinson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rudd Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rudd Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rudd Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010192001543 · Pinson, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 17.5:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Rudd Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Rudd Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Rudd Middle School
648 students
What this shows Rudd Middle School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rudd Middle School compares
Rudd Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$12,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
White 14.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Rudd Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rudd Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rudd Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rudd Middle School
How many students attend Rudd Middle School?
Rudd Middle School has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pinson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rudd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rudd Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rudd Middle School?
53.5% of students at Rudd Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rudd Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rudd Middle School is African American at 49.4% of enrollment, in Pinson, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rudd Middle School?
Rudd Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Rudd Middle School rank among public schools in Pinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rudd Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Rudd Middle School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.