- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tunica, MS
Tunica Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tunica 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 280429000809
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tunica Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tunica · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tunica Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tunica Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tunica, MS.
School address
District: Tunica County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280429000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Tunica Middle School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 280429000809 · Tunica, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosa Fort High School (438 students)
Tunica Middle School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Tunica Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosa Fort High
Rosa Fort High School
438 students
- Robinsonville
Robinsonville Elementary School
380 students
- This school
Tunica Middle School
334 students
- Tunica Element
Tunica Elementary School
308 students
- Dundee Element 138
Dundee Elementary School
138 students
What this shows Tunica Middle School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tunica Middle School compares
Tunica Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$16,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.1%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Tunica Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tunica County School District reports $16,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tunica Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Fort High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinsonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tunica Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tunica Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tunica Middle School
How many students attend Tunica Middle School?
Tunica Middle School has 334 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tunica, MS. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tunica Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tunica Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 Tunica Middle School?
100.0% of students at Tunica Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tunica Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tunica Middle School is African American at 81.1% of enrollment, in Tunica, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tunica Middle School?
Tunica Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Tunica Middle School rank among public schools in Tunica?
By Resource Investment Index, Tunica Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tunica, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tunica County School District?
Besides Tunica Middle School, Tunica County School District also operates Rosa Fort High School (438 students), Robinsonville Elementary School (380 students), and Tunica Elementary School (308 students). See the Tunica County School District district page for the complete list.