- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ferndale, MI
Ferndale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261428001282
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Ferndale, MI.
School address
District: Ferndale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261428001282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ferndale Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 261428001282 · Ferndale, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 18.2:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (739 students)
Ferndale Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ferndale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ferndale High
Ferndale High School
739 students
- This school
Ferndale Middle School
528 students
- Ferndale Lower
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
517 students
- Ferndale Upper
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
501 students
- University Hig
University High School
469 students
- Tri County Edu
Tri County Educational Center
348 students
What this shows Ferndale Middle School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndale Middle School compares
Ferndale 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 3% | 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
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% 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
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$14,163
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 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
African American 54.7%
White 35.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Ferndale Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ferndale Public Schools reports $14,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferndale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri County Educational Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 Ferndale Middle School
How many students attend Ferndale Middle School?
Ferndale Middle School has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ferndale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferndale Middle School?
55.9% of students at Ferndale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale Middle School is African American at 54.7% of enrollment, in Ferndale, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale Middle School?
Ferndale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Ferndale Middle School rank among public schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferndale Public Schools?
Besides Ferndale Middle School, Ferndale Public Schools also operates Ferndale High School (739 students), Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus (517 students), and Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus (501 students). See the Ferndale Public Schools district page for the complete list.