- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester Hills, MI
Avondale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Avondale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260369000231
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avondale Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #17 of 19
- public schools in Rochester Hills · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Avondale Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Middle School ranks #17 of 19 public schools in Rochester Hills, MI.
School address
District: Avondale School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260369000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Avondale Middle School shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 260369000231 · Rochester Hills, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 14.9:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Avondale High School (911 students)
Avondale Middle School shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Avondale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avondale High
Avondale High School
911 students
- This school
Avondale Middle School
639 students
- Diploma and Ca
Diploma and Careers Institute
475 students
- R Grant Graham
R Grant Graham Elem School
390 students
- Avondale Gifte
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
381 students
- Auburn Element 333
Auburn Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Avondale Middle School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avondale Middle School compares
Avondale Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$17,217
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.1%
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Avondale Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Avondale School District reports $17,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avondale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diploma and Careers Institute | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Grant Graham Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avondale Gifted and Talented Education | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avondale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 95:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avondale Middle School
How many students attend Avondale Middle School?
Avondale Middle School has 639 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Avondale Middle School?
53.8% of students at Avondale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Avondale Middle School is African American at 40.1% of enrollment, in Rochester Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Middle School?
Avondale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
How does Avondale Middle School rank among public schools in Rochester Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Middle School ranks #17 of 19 public schools in Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Avondale School District?
Besides Avondale Middle School, Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students), Diploma and Careers Institute (475 students), and R Grant Graham Elem School (390 students). See the Avondale School District district page for the complete list.