- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ortonville, MI
Brandon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brandon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260657004259
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ortonville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ortonville, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260657004259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Brandon Middle School grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 260657004259 · Ortonville, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 19.8:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon High School (648 students)
Brandon Middle School grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brandon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
648 students
- Harveyswanson
Harveyswanson Elementary School
548 students
- This school
Brandon Middle School
436 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
371 students
- Brandon Adult 1
Brandon Adult Transition Program
1 students
What this shows Brandon Middle School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon Middle School compares
Brandon 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Brandon Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harveyswanson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Adult Transition Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Middle School
How many students attend Brandon Middle School?
Brandon Middle School has 436 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ortonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon Middle School?
43.3% of students at Brandon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brandon Middle School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Ortonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon Middle School?
Brandon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Brandon Middle School rank among public schools in Ortonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ortonville, 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 Ortonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?
Besides Brandon Middle School, Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee also operates Brandon High School (648 students), Harveyswanson Elementary School (548 students), and Oakwood Elementary School (371 students). See the Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee district page for the complete list.