Enrollment
263
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blissfield Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blissfield Middle School
Blissfield Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Blissfield, Michigan, enrolling 263 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Blissfield Community Schools also operates Blissfield Elementary (528 students) and Blissfield High School (320 students) alongside Blissfield 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 Blissfield Middle School compares
Blissfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,963
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blissfield Community Schools, which includes Blissfield Middle School.
$11,963
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 62.6%
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 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Blissfield on the city page.
Is Blissfield Middle School a good school?
Blissfield Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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