- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Senatobia, MS
Senatobia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Senatobia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280393001083
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Senatobia Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Senatobia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Senatobia Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Senatobia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Senatobia, MS.
School address
District: Senatobia Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280393001083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Senatobia Middle School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280393001083 · Senatobia, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.7:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Senatobia Elementary School (879 students)
Senatobia Middle School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Senatobia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Senatobia Elem
Senatobia Elementary School
879 students
- Senatobia High
Senatobia High School
468 students
- This school
Senatobia Middle School
407 students
What this shows Senatobia Middle School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Senatobia Middle School compares
Senatobia Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▼ 9% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.4%
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Senatobia Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Senatobia Municipal School Dist reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Senatobia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senatobia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Senatobia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Senatobia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Senatobia Middle School
How many students attend Senatobia Middle School?
Senatobia Middle School has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Senatobia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senatobia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Senatobia Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Senatobia Middle School?
73.0% of students at Senatobia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Senatobia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Senatobia Middle School is African American at 49.4% of enrollment, in Senatobia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Senatobia Middle School?
Senatobia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Senatobia Middle School rank among public schools in Senatobia?
By Resource Investment Index, Senatobia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Senatobia, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Senatobia Municipal School Dist?
Besides Senatobia Middle School, Senatobia Municipal School Dist also operates Senatobia Elementary School (879 students) and Senatobia High School (468 students). See the Senatobia Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.