- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Star City, AR
Star City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Star City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050002801043
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star City Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Star City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Star City Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star City Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Star City, AR.
School address
District: Star City School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002801043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Star City Middle School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050002801043 · Star City, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 11.9:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School (679 students)
Star City Middle School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Star City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Star City Jimm
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
679 students
- Star City High
Star City High School
459 students
- This school
Star City Middle School
322 students
What this shows Star City Middle School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star City Middle School compares
Star City Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Star City Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Star City School District reports $11,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star City Middle School
How many students attend Star City Middle School?
Star City Middle School has 322 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Star City, AR. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star City Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower 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 Star City Middle School?
54.5% of students at Star City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Star City Middle School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Star City, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star City Middle School?
Star City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Star City Middle School rank among public schools in Star City?
By Resource Investment Index, Star City Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Star City, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Star City School District?
Besides Star City Middle School, Star City School District also operates Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School (679 students) and Star City High School (459 students). See the Star City School District district page for the complete list.