Enrollment
564
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clio, MI
Clio Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clio Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261011004500
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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
Clio Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Clio · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clio Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clio Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Clio, MI.
School address
District: Clio Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261011004500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clio Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clio Middle School
Clio Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Clio, Michigan, enrolling 564 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 547 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #277.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 564 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Clio Area School District also operates George a Lacure Elem School (726 students) and Clio Area High School (684 students) alongside Clio 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 Clio Middle School compares
Clio 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$11,543
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Clio Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clio Area School District, which includes Clio Middle School.
$11,543
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 19.1%
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 Clio Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George a Lacure Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clio Area High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ac Edgerton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Community High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clio Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 38.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~564 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clio Middle School
How many students attend Clio Middle School?
Clio Middle School has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clio, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clio Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clio Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clio Middle School?
58.2% of students at Clio Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clio Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clio Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Clio, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clio Middle School?
Clio Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Clio Middle School rank among public schools in Clio?
By Resource Investment Index, Clio Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Clio, 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 Clio on the city page.
Is Clio Middle School a good school?
Clio Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Clio Area School District?
Besides Clio Middle School, Clio Area School District also operates George a Lacure Elem School (726 students), Clio Area High School (684 students), and Clio Intermediate School (424 students). See the Clio Area School District district page for the complete list.
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