- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Brandywine Middle School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 260660001329 · Niles, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 18.3:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandywine Elementary School (379 students)
Brandywine Middle School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brandywine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandywine Ele
Brandywine Elementary School
379 students
- Brandywine Sen
Brandywine Senior High School
366 students
- Merritt Elemen
Merritt Elementary School
304 students
- This school
Brandywine Middle School
183 students
- Brandywine Inn 69
Brandywine Innovation Academy
69 students
What this shows Brandywine Middle School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandywine Middle School compares
Brandywine Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Brandywine Community Schools reports $13,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~183 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.