- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tupelo, MS
Tupelo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tupelo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280432000293
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tupelo Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Tupelo · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tupelo Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tupelo Middle School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Tupelo, MS.
School address
District: Tupelo Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280432000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Tupelo Middle School held near 1,062 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.9 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 280432000293 · Tupelo, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
1,070 enr · 13.5:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Tupelo High School (2,123 students)
Tupelo Middle School held near 1,062 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.9 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Tupelo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tupelo High Sc
Tupelo High School
2,123 students
- This school
Tupelo Middle School
1,070 students
- Lawhon Element 575
Lawhon Elementary School
575 students
- Milam Elementa 456
Milam Elementary School
456 students
- Joyner Element 444
Joyner Elementary School
444 students
- Parkway Elemen 418
Parkway Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Tupelo Middle School reports 1,070 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tupelo Middle School compares
Tupelo 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▼ 22% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,070
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$13,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 278 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Tupelo Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Tupelo Public School Dist reports $13,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tupelo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawhon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milam Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joyner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tupelo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Tupelo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,070 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tupelo Middle School
How many students attend Tupelo Middle School?
Tupelo Middle School has 1,070 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tupelo, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,062 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tupelo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tupelo Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tupelo Middle School?
62.4% of students at Tupelo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tupelo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tupelo Middle School is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Tupelo, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tupelo Middle School?
Tupelo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Tupelo Middle School rank among public schools in Tupelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Tupelo Middle School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Tupelo, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tupelo on the city page.
What other schools are in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Besides Tupelo Middle School, Tupelo Public School Dist also operates Tupelo High School (2,123 students), Lawhon Elementary School (575 students), and Milam Elementary School (456 students). See the Tupelo Public School Dist district page for the complete list.