- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valley Grande, AL
William R Martin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William R Martin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010111000814
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William R Martin Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 180
- students enrolled
William R Martin Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dallas County · Alabama
NCES ID 010111000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
William R Martin Middle School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 010111000814 · Valley Grande, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 16.4:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students)
William R Martin Middle School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
William R Martin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Grande
Valley Grande Elementary School
353 students
- Dallas County
Dallas County High School
334 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
285 students
- Brantley Eleme
Brantley Elementary School
204 students
- Keith Middlehi
Keith Middlehigh School
188 students
- This school
William R Martin Middle School
180 students
What this shows William R Martin Middle School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How William R Martin Middle School compares
William R Martin Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.2%
White 17.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, William R Martin Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas County reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William R Martin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brantley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keith Middlehigh School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William R Martin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about William R Martin Middle School
How many students attend William R Martin Middle School?
William R Martin Middle School has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valley Grande, AL. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Martin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William R Martin Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 William R Martin Middle School?
67.7% of students at William R Martin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William R Martin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William R Martin Middle School is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Valley Grande, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William R Martin Middle School?
William R Martin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dallas County?
Besides William R Martin Middle School, Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students), Dallas County High School (334 students), and Southside High School (285 students). See the Dallas County district page for the complete list.