- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bad Axe, MI
Bad Axe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bad Axe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001703919
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bad Axe Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Bad Axe · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bad Axe Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bad Axe Middle School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bad Axe, MI.
School address
District: Bad Axe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001703919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bad Axe Middle School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260001703919 · Bad Axe, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 18.9:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bad Axe High School (336 students)
Bad Axe Middle School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bad Axe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bad Axe High S
Bad Axe High School
336 students
- This school
Bad Axe Middle School
227 students
- Bad Axe Elemen
Bad Axe Elementary School
191 students
- Ascent High Sc 37
Ascent High School
37 students
What this shows Bad Axe Middle School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bad Axe Middle School compares
Bad Axe Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Bad Axe Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bad Axe Public Schools reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bad Axe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Axe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bad Axe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ascent High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bad Axe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bad Axe Middle School
How many students attend Bad Axe Middle School?
Bad Axe Middle School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bad Axe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bad Axe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bad Axe Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bad Axe Middle School?
51.3% of students at Bad Axe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bad Axe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bad Axe Middle School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Bad Axe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bad Axe Middle School?
Bad Axe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bad Axe Middle School rank among elementary schools in Bad Axe?
By Resource Investment Index, Bad Axe Middle School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bad Axe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bad Axe on the city page.
What other schools are in Bad Axe Public Schools?
Besides Bad Axe Middle School, Bad Axe Public Schools also operates Bad Axe High School (336 students), Bad Axe Elementary School (191 students), and Ascent High School (37 students). See the Bad Axe Public Schools district page for the complete list.