- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Huron, MI
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262883006474
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Port Huron · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Port Huron, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883006474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Central Middle School shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 262883006474 · Port Huron, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 17.1:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students)
Central Middle School shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Huron Nor
Port Huron Northern High School
1,089 students
- Port Huron Hig
Port Huron High School
988 students
- This school
Central Middle School
599 students
- Fort Gratiot M
Fort Gratiot Middle School
533 students
- Keewahdin Elem
Keewahdin Elementary School
510 students
- Edison Element 404
Edison Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.5%
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
$15,215
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Port Huron Area School District reports $15,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keewahdin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 599 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Huron, MI. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Central Middle School?
66.1% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Port Huron, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Central Middle School rank among public schools in Port Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Port Huron, 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 Port Huron on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Huron Area School District?
Besides Central Middle School, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), Port Huron High School (988 students), and Fort Gratiot Middle School (533 students). See the Port Huron Area School District district page for the complete list.