- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington Hills, MI
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261407005036
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Farmington Hills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Farmington Hills, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
East Middle School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 261407005036 · Farmington Hills, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 14.2:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,470 students)
East Middle School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- North Farmingt
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- Farmington Ste
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- This school 555
East Middle School
555 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle School compares
East 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
African American 34.6%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, East Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Middle School?
39.7% of students at East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 East Middle School rank among middle schools in Farmington Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Farmington Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Farmington Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides East Middle School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.