Enrollment
412
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, MS
T.L. Weston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for T.L. Weston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280162001361
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T.L. Weston Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 412
- students enrolled
T.L. Weston Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280162001361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T.L. Weston Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at T.L. Weston Middle School
T.L. Weston Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Greenville, Mississippi, enrolling 412 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #115.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Two or More (47%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 248 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 412 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenville's middle schools, it stands alongside Coleman Middle School (287 students): T.L. Weston Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 10.3:1).
Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville High School (836 students) and Stern Elementary School (303 students) alongside T.L. Weston Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T.L. Weston Middle School compares
T.L. Weston Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$11,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
Two or More 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, T.L. Weston Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville Public Schools, which includes T.L. Weston Middle School.
$11,536
Per student
-4%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 43.2%
Federal 33.0%
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.
How T.L. Weston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Akin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T.L. Weston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Greenville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about T.L. Weston Middle School
How many students attend T.L. Weston Middle School?
T.L. Weston Middle School has 412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.L. Weston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at T.L. Weston Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T.L. Weston Middle School?
100.0% of students at T.L. Weston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T.L. Weston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at T.L. Weston Middle School is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Greenville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T.L. Weston Middle School?
T.L. Weston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is T.L. Weston Middle School a good school?
T.L. Weston Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greenville Public Schools?
Besides T.L. Weston Middle School, Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville High School (836 students), Stern Elementary School (303 students), and Boyd Elementary School (298 students). See the Greenville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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