Enrollment
387
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470105000934
Three Oaks Middle School — Dyersburg, TN
Federal NCES profile for Three Oaks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 46
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: Dyer 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Oaks Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Three Oaks Middle School reports 387 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 387 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dyer County spends $12,417 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.6% from local sources (property taxes), 51.6% from the state, and 17.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), 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 Three Oaks 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 37% | — | — |
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,417
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 387 Top 37% in Tennessee — larger than 63% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470105000934
Student demographics
White 89.1%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 387:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.7%
In-school suspensions 70
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dyer County, which includes Three Oaks Middle School.
$12,417
Per student
+1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 51.6%
Federal 17.8%
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
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Three Oaks Middle School
How many students attend Three Oaks Middle School?
Three Oaks Middle School has 387 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dyersburg, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Oaks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Three Oaks Middle School is White at 89.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dyersburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Oaks Middle School?
Three Oaks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) 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.