Enrollment
638
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sterling Heights, MI
Carleton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carleton 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 263519007114
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carleton Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carleton Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carleton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Warren Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263519007114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carleton Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carleton Middle School
Carleton Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, enrolling 638 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 638 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 201 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 638 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students) and Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students) alongside Carleton 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 Carleton Middle School compares
Carleton 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.3%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$15,519
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 58.2%
African American 21.2%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Carleton Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren Consolidated Schools, which includes Carleton Middle School.
$15,519
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 15.7%
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 Carleton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling Heights Senior Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cousino Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grissom Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carter Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carleton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~638 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carleton Middle School
How many students attend Carleton Middle School?
Carleton Middle School has 638 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carleton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carleton Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carleton Middle School?
71.3% of students at Carleton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carleton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carleton Middle School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carleton Middle School?
Carleton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Carleton Middle School rank among middle schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Carleton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sterling Heights on the city page.
Is Carleton Middle School a good school?
Carleton Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Warren Consolidated Schools?
Besides Carleton Middle School, Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students), Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students), and Cousino Senior High School (1,250 students). See the Warren Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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