- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Semmes, AL
Semmes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Semmes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237000955
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Semmes Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Semmes · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Semmes Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Semmes Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Semmes, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Semmes Middle School held near 1,259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 010237000955 · Semmes, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 17.4:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Semmes Middle School held near 1,259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Semmes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school
Semmes Middle School
1,181 students
What this shows Semmes Middle School reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Semmes Middle School compares
Semmes 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Alabama - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.1%
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
$13,245
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 314 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Semmes Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Semmes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Semmes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~1,181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Semmes Middle School
How many students attend Semmes Middle School?
Semmes Middle School has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Semmes, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,318 (2022-23) → 1,259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Semmes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Semmes Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 2% 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 Semmes Middle School?
61.8% of students at Semmes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Semmes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Semmes Middle School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Semmes, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Semmes Middle School?
Semmes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Semmes Middle School rank among public schools in Semmes?
By Resource Investment Index, Semmes Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Semmes, 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 Mobile County?
Besides Semmes Middle School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.