- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warren, MI
Carter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263519007106
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carter Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carter Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Warren Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263519007106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Carter Middle School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263519007106 · Warren, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 20:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Mott High School (1,335 students)
Carter Middle School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Carter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Mott Hi
Warren Mott High School
1,335 students
- Sterling Heigh
Sterling Heights Senior Hs
1,262 students
- Cousino Senior
Cousino Senior High School
1,250 students
- Grissom Middle
Grissom Middle School
703 students
- This school
Carter Middle School
679 students
- Beer Middle Sc
Beer Middle School
665 students
What this shows Carter Middle School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carter Middle School compares
Carter Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$17,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
African American 22.5%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Carter Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Warren Consolidated Schools reports $17,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carter 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cousino Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grissom Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Warren
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carter Middle School
How many students attend Carter Middle School?
Carter Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carter Middle School?
58.3% of students at Carter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carter Middle School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carter Middle School?
Carter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Carter Middle School rank among middle schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren Consolidated Schools?
Besides Carter 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.