Enrollment
894
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macon, GA
Weaver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Weaver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130042001416
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weaver Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Weaver Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Macon, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weaver Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weaver Middle School
Weaver Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Macon, Georgia, enrolling 894 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 894 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 532 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 894 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Macon's middle schools, it stands alongside Howard Middle School (973 students): Weaver Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 16:1).
Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students) and Westside High School (1,013 students) alongside Weaver 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 Weaver Middle School compares
Weaver Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 894 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
894
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$14,591
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 340 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 3.5%
White 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Weaver Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bibb County, which includes Weaver Middle School.
$14,591
Per student
+5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 36.6%
Federal 24.5%
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 Weaver Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weaver Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Macon
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Howard Middle School
Standard public school
973 students 16:1 students per teacher
Rutland Middle School
Standard public school
849 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Appling Middle School
Standard public school
677 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Miller Magnet Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Clifton Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
482 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~894 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Weaver Middle School
How many students attend Weaver Middle School?
Weaver Middle School has 894 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaver Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weaver Middle School?
100.0% of students at Weaver Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weaver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Weaver Middle School is African American at 80.9% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weaver Middle School?
Weaver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Weaver Middle School rank among middle schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Macon on the city page.
Is Weaver Middle School a good school?
Weaver Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia 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 Bibb County?
Besides Weaver Middle School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Howard Middle School (973 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.
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