- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Durand Middle School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 261233004935 · Durand, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 21.7:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Durand Area High School (385 students)
Durand Middle School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Durand Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durand Area Hi
Durand Area High School
385 students
- Robert Kerr Sc
Robert Kerr School
361 students
- This school
Durand Middle School
304 students
- Bertha Neal Sc
Bertha Neal School
158 students
What this shows Durand Middle School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durand Middle School compares
Durand 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Durand Area Schools reports $13,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~304 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.