- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TN
Wooddale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wooddale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014701187Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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
Wooddale Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools.
- #34 of 35
- middle schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 534
- students enrolled
Wooddale Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wooddale Middle School ranks #34 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Achievement School District · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014701187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Wooddale Middle School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 470014701187 · Memphis, TN Middle · MID · CHARTER
534 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Journey Hanley School (657 students)
Wooddale Middle School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Wooddale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Journey Hanley
Journey Hanley School
657 students
- Journey Colema
Journey Coleman School
631 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
537 students
- This school
Wooddale Middle School
534 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
476 students
- Kirby Middle S
Kirby Middle School
402 students
What this shows Wooddale Middle School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wooddale Middle School compares
Wooddale Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.4%
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
$13,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Wooddale Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Achievement School District reports $13,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wooddale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Hanley School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Journey Coleman School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Preparatory High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirby Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wooddale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Memphis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
White Station Middle
Standard public school
1,127 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Colonial Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kate Bond Middle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Hickory Ridge Middle
Standard public school
805 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Middle School
Standard public school
764 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Middle
Standard public school
743 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wooddale Middle School
How many students attend Wooddale Middle School?
Wooddale Middle School has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wooddale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wooddale Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wooddale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wooddale Middle School is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wooddale Middle School?
Wooddale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Wooddale Middle School rank among middle schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Wooddale Middle School ranks #34 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, 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 Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Achievement School District?
Besides Wooddale Middle School, Achievement School District also operates Journey Hanley School (657 students), Journey Coleman School (631 students), and Martin Luther King Preparatory High School (537 students). See the Achievement School District district page for the complete list.