- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covert, MI
Covert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Covert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261098007452
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covert Middle School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Covert · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Covert Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covert Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Covert, MI.
School address
District: Covert Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261098007452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Covert Middle School grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 261098007452 · Covert, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 39.5:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Covert Elementary School (144 students)
Covert Middle School grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Covert Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Covert Element
Covert Elementary School
144 students
- Covert High Sc
Covert High School
101 students
- This school
Covert Middle School
79 students
What this shows Covert Middle School reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covert Middle School compares
Covert Middle School is a growing 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 | 39.5:1 | ▲ 126% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
39.5:1
students per teacher
- 126% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$20,234
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
White 15.2%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Covert Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Covert Public Schools reports $20,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covert Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covert Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covert Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covert Middle School
How many students attend Covert Middle School?
Covert Middle School has 79 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covert, MI. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covert Middle School is 39.5:1, which is 126% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 152% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covert Middle School?
89.2% of students at Covert Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Covert Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Covert, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covert Middle School?
Covert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Covert Middle School rank among public schools in Covert?
By Resource Investment Index, Covert Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Covert, 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 Covert Public Schools?
Besides Covert Middle School, Covert Public Schools also operates Covert Elementary School (144 students) and Covert High School (101 students). See the Covert Public Schools district page for the complete list.