Enrollment
378
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boyne City, MI
Boyne City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boyne City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260650004254
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyne City Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Boyne City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyne City Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyne City Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Boyne City, MI.
School address
District: Boyne City Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260650004254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyne City Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boyne City Middle School
Boyne City Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Boyne City, Michigan, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 709 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #71, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Boyne City Public Schools also operates Boyne City Elementary School (425 students) and Boyne City High School (383 students) alongside Boyne City 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 Boyne City Middle School compares
Boyne City 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$13,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 90.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Boyne City Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boyne City Public Schools, which includes Boyne City Middle School.
$13,461
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Boyne City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyne City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morganshaw School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Boyne City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boyne City Middle School
How many students attend Boyne City Middle School?
Boyne City Middle School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boyne City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyne City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyne City Middle School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyne City Middle School?
42.5% of students at Boyne City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyne City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boyne City Middle School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Boyne City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyne City Middle School?
Boyne City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Boyne City Middle School rank among public schools in Boyne City?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyne City Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Boyne City, 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 Boyne City on the city page.
Is Boyne City Middle School a good school?
Boyne City Middle School earns 38/100 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 Boyne City Public Schools?
Besides Boyne City Middle School, Boyne City Public Schools also operates Boyne City Elementary School (425 students), Boyne City High School (383 students), and Morganshaw School (32 students). See the Boyne City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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