- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eastpointe, MI
Eastpointe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastpointe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261245004953
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastpointe Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Eastpointe · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastpointe Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastpointe Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Eastpointe, MI.
School address
District: Eastpointe Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261245004953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Eastpointe Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 261245004953 · Eastpointe, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 13.4:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastpointe High School (624 students)
Eastpointe Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eastpointe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastpointe Hig
Eastpointe High School
624 students
- Forest Park El
Forest Park Elementary School
356 students
- Pleasantview
Pleasantview Elementary School
311 students
- This school
Eastpointe Middle School
295 students
- Bellview Elem 202
Bellview Elementary School
202 students
- Crescentwood E 195
Crescentwood Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Eastpointe Middle School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastpointe Middle School compares
Eastpointe 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,919
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 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 217 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.7%
White 7.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Eastpointe Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Eastpointe Community Schools reports $17,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastpointe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescentwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastpointe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastpointe Middle School
How many students attend Eastpointe Middle School?
Eastpointe Middle School has 295 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eastpointe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastpointe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastpointe Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Eastpointe Middle School?
81.5% of students at Eastpointe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastpointe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastpointe Middle School is African American at 83.7% of enrollment, in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastpointe Middle School?
Eastpointe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastpointe Middle School rank among public schools in Eastpointe?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastpointe Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Eastpointe, 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 Eastpointe on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastpointe Community Schools?
Besides Eastpointe Middle School, Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students), Forest Park Elementary School (356 students), and Pleasantview Elementary School (311 students). See the Eastpointe Community Schools district page for the complete list.