Enrollment
436
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brandon Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brandon Middle School
Brandon Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Ortonville, Michigan, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 726 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #327.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee also operates Brandon High School (648 students) and Harveyswanson Elementary School (548 students) alongside Brandon 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 Brandon Middle School compares
Brandon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,658
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee, which includes Brandon Middle School.
$12,658
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 50.8%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~436 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brandon Middle School a good school?
Brandon Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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