- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalamazoo, MI
Comstock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Comstock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261059004531
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comstock Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Comstock Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261059004531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Comstock Middle School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 261059004531 · Kalamazoo, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 16.2:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Comstock Elementary School (597 students)
Comstock Middle School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Comstock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comstock Eleme
Comstock Elementary School
597 students
- Comstock High
Comstock High School
358 students
- Comstock Compa
Comstock Compass High School
309 students
- Stem Academy
Stem Academy
298 students
- This school
Comstock Middle School
276 students
What this shows Comstock Middle School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comstock Middle School compares
Comstock 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.1%
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
$15,581
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Comstock Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Comstock Public Schools reports $15,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comstock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comstock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comstock Compass High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comstock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Comstock Middle School
How many students attend Comstock Middle School?
Comstock Middle School has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Comstock Middle School?
78.5% of students at Comstock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comstock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Comstock Middle School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comstock Middle School?
Comstock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Comstock Middle School rank among middle schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Comstock Public Schools?
Besides Comstock Middle School, Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock Elementary School (597 students), Comstock High School (358 students), and Comstock Compass High School (309 students). See the Comstock Public Schools district page for the complete list.