Enrollment
191
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 260110308271
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine — Detroit, MI
Federal NCES profile for Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine reports 191 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the Michigan average and 58% above the national baseline. The school offers 2 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 191 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Detroit Public Schools Community District spends $22,228 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.1% from local sources (property taxes), 41.7% from the state, and 19.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
69.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,228
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 191 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 191 Top 24% in Michigan — larger than 76% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.6% +50% vs state
NCES ID 260110308271
Student demographics
African American 89.0%
Asian 3.7%
White 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 89.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 191:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.1%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Public Schools Community District, which includes Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine.
$22,228
Per student
+40%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 41.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine
How many students attend Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine?
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine has 191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine?
The student-teacher ratio at Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine is 12.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine?
81.6% of students at Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine?
The largest demographic group at Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine is African American at 89.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine?
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.