Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Armada, MI
Armada Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Armada Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260324004044
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armada Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Armada · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Armada Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armada Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Armada, MI.
School address
District: Armada Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260324004044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armada Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Armada Middle School
Armada Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Armada, Michigan, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 491 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #393, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Armada Area Schools also operates Orville C Krause Elementary School (778 students) and Armada High School (533 students) alongside Armada 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 Armada Middle School compares
Armada 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,931
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Armada Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Armada Area Schools, which includes Armada Middle School.
$12,931
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 55.6%
Federal 5.2%
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 Armada Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orville C Krause Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armada High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armada Continuing Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armada Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Armada Middle School
How many students attend Armada Middle School?
Armada Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Armada, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armada Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armada Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armada Middle School?
23.3% of students at Armada Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armada Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Armada Middle School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Armada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armada Middle School?
Armada Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Armada Middle School rank among public schools in Armada?
By Resource Investment Index, Armada Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Armada, 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 Armada on the city page.
Is Armada Middle School a good school?
Armada Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Armada Area Schools?
Besides Armada Middle School, Armada Area Schools also operates Orville C Krause Elementary School (778 students), Armada High School (533 students), and Armada Continuing Education Center (13 students). See the Armada Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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