Enrollment
344
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saginaw, MI
Carrollton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carrollton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260807000711
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrollton Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrollton Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Carrollton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260807000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrollton Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrollton Middle School
Carrollton Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 344 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 473 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 184 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 344 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carrollton Public Schools also operates Carrollton Elementary School (662 students) and Carrollton High School (431 students) alongside Carrollton 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 Carrollton Middle School compares
Carrollton 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.3%
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
$15,335
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
African American 27.0%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Carrollton Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton Public Schools, which includes Carrollton Middle School.
$15,335
Per student
+14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 75.8%
Federal 11.1%
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 Carrollton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrollton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Omni High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrollton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carrollton Middle School
How many students attend Carrollton Middle School?
Carrollton Middle School has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Middle School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Carrollton Middle School?
79.0% of students at Carrollton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carrollton Middle School is White at 35.2% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrollton Middle School?
Carrollton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Carrollton Middle School rank among middle schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, 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 Saginaw on the city page.
Is Carrollton Middle School a good school?
Carrollton Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Carrollton Public Schools?
Besides Carrollton Middle School, Carrollton Public Schools also operates Carrollton Elementary School (662 students), Carrollton High School (431 students), and Omni High School (125 students). See the Carrollton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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