Enrollment
896
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allen Park, MI
Allen Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Allen Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260252003974
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Park Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Allen Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Park Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Park Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Allen Park, MI.
School address
District: Allen Park Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260252003974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen Park Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen Park Middle School
Allen Park Middle School is a large middle school in Allen Park, Michigan, enrolling 896 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 22% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 896 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #250, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park High School (1,133 students) and Lindemann Elementary School (639 students) alongside Allen Park 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 Allen Park Middle School compares
Allen Park Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$12,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Allen Park Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allen Park Public Schools, which includes Allen Park Middle School.
$12,463
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Allen Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindemann Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arno Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~896 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Allen Park Middle School
How many students attend Allen Park Middle School?
Allen Park Middle School has 896 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allen Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Park Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Park Middle School?
39.0% of students at Allen Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Allen Park Middle School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Allen Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Park Middle School?
Allen Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Allen Park Middle School rank among public schools in Allen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Park Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Allen Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Allen Park on the city page.
Is Allen Park Middle School a good school?
Allen Park Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan 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 Allen Park Public Schools?
Besides Allen Park Middle School, Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park High School (1,133 students), Lindemann Elementary School (639 students), and Bennie Elementary School (513 students). See the Allen Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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