- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blissfield, MI
Blissfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blissfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260600004231
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blissfield Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Blissfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blissfield Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blissfield Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blissfield, MI.
School address
District: Blissfield Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260600004231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Blissfield Middle School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 260600004231 · Blissfield, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 16.4:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Blissfield Elementary (528 students)
Blissfield Middle School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Blissfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blissfield Ele
Blissfield Elementary
528 students
- Blissfield Hig
Blissfield High School
320 students
- This school
Blissfield Middle School
263 students
What this shows Blissfield Middle School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blissfield Middle School compares
Blissfield 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$12,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Blissfield Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Blissfield Community Schools reports $12,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blissfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blissfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blissfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blissfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blissfield Middle School
How many students attend Blissfield Middle School?
Blissfield Middle School has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blissfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blissfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blissfield Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Blissfield Middle School?
35.1% of students at Blissfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blissfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blissfield Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Blissfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blissfield Middle School?
Blissfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Blissfield Middle School rank among public schools in Blissfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Blissfield Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blissfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blissfield Community Schools?
Besides Blissfield Middle School, Blissfield Community Schools also operates Blissfield Elementary (528 students) and Blissfield High School (320 students). See the Blissfield Community Schools district page for the complete list.