Enrollment
639
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avondale Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avondale Middle School
Avondale Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, enrolling 639 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students) and Diploma and Careers Institute (475 students) alongside Avondale 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 Avondale Middle School compares
Avondale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale School District, which includes Avondale Middle School.
$14,542
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 57.8%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~639 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Avondale Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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