- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ann Arbor, MI
Clague Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clague Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260282004035
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clague Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clague Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clague Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Clague Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 260282004035 · Ann Arbor, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 18.3:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Clague Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clague Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- This school
Clague Middle School
696 students
- Tappan Middle
Tappan Middle School
695 students
What this shows Clague Middle School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clague Middle School compares
Clague 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Asian 31.8%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Clague Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clague Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tappan Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clague Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clague Middle School
How many students attend Clague Middle School?
Clague Middle School has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clague Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clague Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clague Middle School?
14.2% of students at Clague Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clague Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clague Middle School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clague Middle School?
Clague Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Clague Middle School rank among middle schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Clague Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Clague Middle School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.