Enrollment
533
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dundee, MI
Dundee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dundee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261230004930
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dundee Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dundee · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dundee Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dundee Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dundee, MI.
School address
District: Dundee Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261230004930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dundee Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dundee Middle School
Dundee Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dundee, Michigan, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 61% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 533 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.
Among 623 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #518, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dundee Community Schools also operates Dundee Elementary School (685 students) and Dundee Community High School (493 students) alongside Dundee 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 Dundee Middle School compares
Dundee 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$11,525
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Dundee Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dundee Community Schools, which includes Dundee Middle School.
$11,525
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 61.6%
Federal 9.0%
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 Dundee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dundee Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dundee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dundee Middle School
How many students attend Dundee Middle School?
Dundee Middle School has 533 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dundee, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dundee Middle School is 28.1:1, which is 61% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dundee Middle School?
36.6% of students at Dundee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dundee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dundee Middle School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Dundee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dundee Middle School?
Dundee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dundee Middle School rank among public schools in Dundee?
By Resource Investment Index, Dundee Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dundee, 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 Dundee on the city page.
Is Dundee Middle School a good school?
Dundee Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Dundee Community Schools?
Besides Dundee Middle School, Dundee Community Schools also operates Dundee Elementary School (685 students), Dundee Community High School (493 students), and Riverside Academy (46 students). See the Dundee Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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