- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caro, MI
Caro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Caro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260804004378
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caro Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Caro · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Caro Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caro Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Caro, MI.
School address
District: Caro Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260804004378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Caro Middle School shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 260804004378 · Caro, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 16.1:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Caro High School (411 students)
Caro Middle School shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Caro Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caro High Scho
Caro High School
411 students
- Mccomb Element
Mccomb Elementary School
321 students
- This school
Caro Middle School
305 students
- Schall Element
Schall Elementary School
295 students
- Caro Alternati 33
Caro Alternative High School
33 students
What this shows Caro Middle School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caro Middle School compares
Caro 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$13,787
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Caro Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Caro Community Schools reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caro Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccomb Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schall Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caro Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caro Middle School
How many students attend Caro Middle School?
Caro Middle School has 305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caro, MI. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caro Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caro Middle School?
60.1% of students at Caro Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Caro Middle School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Caro, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caro Middle School?
Caro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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).
How does Caro Middle School rank among public schools in Caro?
By Resource Investment Index, Caro Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Caro, 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 Caro on the city page.
What other schools are in Caro Community Schools?
Besides Caro Middle School, Caro Community Schools also operates Caro High School (411 students), Mccomb Elementary School (321 students), and Schall Elementary School (295 students). See the Caro Community Schools district page for the complete list.