Enrollment
282
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Middle School
Clinton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Clinton, Michigan, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clinton Community Schools also operates Clinton Elementary School (569 students) and Clinton High School (341 students) alongside Clinton 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 Clinton Middle School compares
Clinton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Community Schools, which includes Clinton Middle School.
$11,255
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 26.5%
Federal 2.2%
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 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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~282 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Middle School a good school?
Clinton Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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