- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, MI
Clinton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton 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 261005004489
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, MI.
School address
District: Clinton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261005004489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Clinton Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261005004489 · Clinton, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 18.8:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Elementary School (569 students)
Clinton Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clinton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary School
569 students
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
341 students
- This school
Clinton Middle School
282 students
- Clinton Virtua 8
Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School
8 students
What this shows Clinton Middle School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Middle School compares
Clinton 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$12,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Clinton Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Clinton Community Schools reports $12,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Middle School
How many students attend Clinton Middle School?
Clinton Middle School has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Middle School?
31.3% of students at Clinton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Clinton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Middle School?
Clinton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Clinton Middle School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clinton Community Schools?
Besides Clinton Middle School, Clinton Community Schools also operates Clinton Elementary School (569 students), Clinton High School (341 students), and Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School (8 students). See the Clinton Community Schools district page for the complete list.