- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, TN
West-Bemis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West-Bemis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470258000927
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West-Bemis Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 369
- students enrolled
West-Bemis Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West-Bemis Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
West-Bemis Middle School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 470258000927 · Jackson, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
West-Bemis Middle School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West-Bemis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- This school
West-Bemis Middle School
369 students
What this shows West-Bemis Middle School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How West-Bemis Middle School compares
West-Bemis Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, West-Bemis Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West-Bemis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West-Bemis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
3 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about West-Bemis Middle School
How many students attend West-Bemis Middle School?
West-Bemis Middle School has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West-Bemis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West-Bemis Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West-Bemis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West-Bemis Middle School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West-Bemis Middle School?
West-Bemis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 West-Bemis Middle School rank among middle schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, West-Bemis Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides West-Bemis Middle School, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.