- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saraland, AL
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
Federal NCES profile for Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010018500893
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Saraland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus has class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saraland, AL.
School address
District: Saraland City · Alabama
NCES ID 010018500893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 010018500893 · Saraland, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 21.3:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Saraland High School (1,134 students)
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saraland High
Saraland High School
1,134 students
- Saraland Eleme
Saraland Elementary School
1,034 students
- This school
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
789 students
- Saraland Early
Saraland Early Education Center
557 students
What this shows Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus compares
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 92% in Alabama - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,300
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 789 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saraland City reports $12,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saraland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saraland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saraland Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
How many students attend Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus?
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus has 789 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saraland, AL. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus?
41.4% of students at Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus?
The largest demographic group at Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Saraland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus?
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus rank among public schools in Saraland?
By Resource Investment Index, Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saraland, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Saraland City?
Besides Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus, Saraland City also operates Saraland High School (1,134 students), Saraland Elementary School (1,034 students), and Saraland Early Education Center (557 students). See the Saraland City district page for the complete list.