Enrollment
304
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Durand, MI
Durand Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Durand Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261233004935
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durand Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Durand · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Durand Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durand Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Durand, MI.
School address
District: Durand Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261233004935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Durand Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Durand Middle School
Durand Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Durand, Michigan, enrolling 304 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 24% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 304 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 636 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #417.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Durand Area Schools also operates Durand Area High School (385 students) and Robert Kerr School (361 students) alongside Durand 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 Durand Middle School compares
Durand 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$12,042
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 94.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Durand Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durand Area Schools, which includes Durand Middle School.
$12,042
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 59.9%
Federal 18.0%
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 Durand Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Kerr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bertha Neal School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durand Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~304 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Durand Middle School
How many students attend Durand Middle School?
Durand Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Durand, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durand Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durand Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durand Middle School?
50.0% of students at Durand Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durand Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Durand Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Durand, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durand Middle School?
Durand Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Durand Middle School rank among public schools in Durand?
By Resource Investment Index, Durand Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Durand, 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 Durand on the city page.
Is Durand Middle School a good school?
Durand Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Durand Area Schools?
Besides Durand Middle School, Durand Area Schools also operates Durand Area High School (385 students), Robert Kerr School (361 students), and Bertha Neal School (158 students). See the Durand Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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