At a glance
Reported students
720
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
461
Drake Middle School: 720 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 702
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Drake Middle School
Drake Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–06 in Auburn. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Auburn City. NCES reports 720 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.1%) and Black (19%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Drake Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.1%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black19%
- Asian15.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Auburn City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Samford School
Middle · Grades 06–07
733 reported students
Ogletree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
523 reported students
Auburn Early Education Center
Elementary · Grades KG–02
492 reported students
Pick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
464 reported students
Creekside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
458 reported students
Cary Woods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
439 reported students
Public schools near Drake Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Woods Elementary School Elementary · Auburn City | KG–02 | 439 | 0.6 mi |
| Richland Elementary School Elementary · Auburn City | KG–02 | 426 | 1.1 mi |
| Pick Elementary School Elementary · Auburn City | 03–05 | 464 | 1.4 mi |
| East Samford School Middle · Auburn City | 06–07 | 733 | 1.7 mi |
| Opelika Middle School Middle · Opelika City | 04–08 | 812 | 7 mi |
| Fox Run School Middle · Opelika City | 06–06 | 392 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Drake Middle School
What grades does Drake Middle School serve?
Drake Middle School reports grades 06–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Auburn City.
How many students attend Drake Middle School?
Drake Middle School reported 720 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 702 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Drake Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 720 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Drake Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Drake Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Auburn City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Drake Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Drake Middle School in?
Drake Middle School is part of Auburn City, based in Auburn, AL, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Drake Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cary Woods Elementary School (0.6 mi), Richland Elementary School (1.1 mi), Pick Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.