Enrollment
369
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West-Bemis Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at West-Bemis Middle School
West-Bemis Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Jackson, Tennessee, enrolling 369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's middle schools, it stands alongside Northeast Middle School (804 students): West-Bemis Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 17.1:1).
Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students) and Northeast Middle School (804 students) alongside West-Bemis 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 West-Bemis Middle School compares
West-Bemis Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes West-Bemis Middle School.
$10,363
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 21.6%
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 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
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West-Bemis Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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