Enrollment
183
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Niles, MI
Brandywine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brandywine 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 260660001329
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandywine Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandywine Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Middle School ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Brandywine Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260660001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brandywine Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brandywine Middle School
Brandywine Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Niles, Michigan, enrolling 183 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 183 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 3 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 183 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brandywine Community Schools also operates Brandywine Elementary School (379 students) and Brandywine Senior High School (366 students) alongside Brandywine 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 Brandywine Middle School compares
Brandywine 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$11,521
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
Counselors66.0 FTE
Per 3 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 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 78.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Brandywine Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brandywine Community Schools, which includes Brandywine Middle School.
$11,521
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 66.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Brandywine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merritt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Innovation Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandywine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 69:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Middle School
How many students attend Brandywine Middle School?
Brandywine Middle School has 183 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Niles, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandywine Middle School?
64.4% of students at Brandywine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandywine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brandywine Middle School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Niles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandywine Middle School?
Brandywine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Brandywine Middle School rank among public schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Middle School ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Niles, 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 Niles on the city page.
Is Brandywine Middle School a good school?
Brandywine Middle School earns 39/100 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 Brandywine Community Schools?
Besides Brandywine Middle School, Brandywine Community Schools also operates Brandywine Elementary School (379 students), Brandywine Senior High School (366 students), and Merritt Elementary School (304 students). See the Brandywine Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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