- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brethren, MI
Brethren Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brethren Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262001001147
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brethren Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 85
- students enrolled
Brethren Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262001001147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Brethren Middle School grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.9 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 262001001147 · Brethren, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 21.3:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Knd Elementary (289 students)
Brethren Middle School grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.9 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brethren Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knd Elementary
Knd Elementary
289 students
- Brethren High
Brethren High School
140 students
- This school 85
Brethren Middle School
85 students
What this shows Brethren Middle School reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brethren Middle School compares
Brethren 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$15,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Brethren Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kaleva Norman Dickson School District reports $15,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brethren Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knd Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brethren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brethren Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brethren Middle School
How many students attend Brethren Middle School?
Brethren Middle School has 85 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brethren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brethren Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brethren Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brethren Middle School?
71.2% of students at Brethren Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brethren Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brethren Middle School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Brethren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brethren Middle School?
Brethren Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
What other schools are in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Besides Brethren Middle School, Kaleva Norman Dickson School District also operates Knd Elementary (289 students) and Brethren High School (140 students). See the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District district page for the complete list.