- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ada, MI
Eastern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261461001661
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Ada · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ada, MI.
School address
District: Forest Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261461001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Eastern Middle School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261461001661 · Ada, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 18.9:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High School (1,088 students)
Eastern Middle School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eastern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High School
1,088 students
- Central High S
Central High School
999 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
768 students
- This school
Eastern Middle School
528 students
- Northern Trail
Northern Trails 56 School
520 students
- Knapp Forest E
Knapp Forest Elementary School
520 students
What this shows Eastern Middle School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Middle School compares
Eastern 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$14,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Eastern Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Hills Public Schools reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Trails 56 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knapp Forest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Middle School
How many students attend Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ada, MI. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Middle School?
11.8% of students at Eastern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Middle School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Ada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Eastern Middle School rank among public schools in Ada?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ada, 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 Ada on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Besides Eastern Middle School, Forest Hills Public Schools also operates Northern High School (1,088 students), Central High School (999 students), and Eastern High School (768 students). See the Forest Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.