- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucker, GA
Tucker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tucker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174003338
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucker Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Tucker · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucker Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Tucker, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Tucker Middle School held near 1,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130174003338 · Tucker, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,173 enr · 15.9:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Tucker Middle School held near 1,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tucker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school
Tucker Middle School
1,173 students
What this shows Tucker Middle School reports 1,173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tucker Middle School compares
Tucker Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,173 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,173
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Asian 10.1%
White 9.3%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Tucker Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tucker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tucker Middle School
How many students attend Tucker Middle School?
Tucker Middle School has 1,173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucker, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,197 (2022-23) → 1,199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucker Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucker Middle School?
58.5% of students at Tucker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tucker Middle School is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Tucker, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucker Middle School?
Tucker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tucker Middle School rank among public schools in Tucker?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Tucker, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tucker on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Tucker Middle School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.