Enrollment
1,196
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470369001534
Siegel Middle School — Murfreesboro, TN
Federal NCES profile for Siegel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siegel Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Siegel Middle School reports 1,196 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 67.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 399 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rutherford County spends $11,822 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.9% from local sources (property taxes), 45.4% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Siegel Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,196 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 84% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,822
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 399 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,196 Top 95% in Tennessee — larger than 5% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470369001534
Student demographics
White 66.0%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 399:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.4%
In-school suspensions 178
Out-of-school suspensions 124
Expulsions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutherford County, which includes Siegel Middle School.
$11,822
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 12.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Siegel Middle School
How many students attend Siegel Middle School?
Siegel Middle School has 1,196 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murfreesboro, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siegel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siegel Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siegel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Siegel Middle School is White at 66.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Murfreesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siegel Middle School?
Siegel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.