Enrollment
599
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Port Huron, Michigan, enrolling 599 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 599 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students) and Port Huron High School (988 students) alongside Central 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 Central Middle School compares
Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Huron Area School District, which includes Central Middle School.
$13,309
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 56.2%
Federal 19.8%
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 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
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Middle School a good school?
Central Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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