- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trenton, MI
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boyd W Arthurs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263390006957
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd W Arthurs Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trenton, MI.
School address
District: Trenton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263390006957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 263390006957 · Trenton, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 16.5:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton High School (846 students)
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton High S
Trenton High School
846 students
- Jesse L Anders
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
617 students
- This school
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
578 students
- Richard C Hedk
Richard C Hedke Elem School
541 students
What this shows Boyd W Arthurs Middle School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd W Arthurs Middle School compares
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$16,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Trenton Public Schools reports $16,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyd W Arthurs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesse L Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard C Hedke Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd W Arthurs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
How many students attend Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School has 578 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trenton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
29.0% of students at Boyd W Arthurs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Trenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Boyd W Arthurs Middle School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd W Arthurs Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trenton, 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 Trenton Public Schools?
Besides Boyd W Arthurs Middle School, Trenton Public Schools also operates Trenton High School (846 students), Jesse L Anderson Elementary School (617 students), and Richard C Hedke Elem School (541 students). See the Trenton Public Schools district page for the complete list.