Enrollment
227
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bad Axe Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bad Axe Middle School
Bad Axe Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bad Axe, Michigan, enrolling 227 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bad Axe Public Schools also operates Bad Axe High School (336 students) and Bad Axe Elementary School (191 students) alongside Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe Middle School compares
Bad Axe 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,755
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bad Axe Public Schools, which includes Bad Axe Middle School.
$12,755
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.5%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary 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 (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bad Axe Middle School a good school?
Bad Axe Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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