Enrollment
636
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flushing, MI
Flushing Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Flushing Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261455005146
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flushing Middle School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Flushing Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flushing Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Flushing, MI.
School address
District: Flushing Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261455005146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flushing Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flushing Middle School
Flushing Middle School is a large middle school in Flushing, Michigan, enrolling 636 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 532 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #503, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 636 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Flushing Community Schools also operates Flushing High School (1,229 students) and Seymour Elementary School (498 students) alongside Flushing Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Flushing Middle School compares
Flushing Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$12,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Flushing Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flushing Community Schools, which includes Flushing Middle School.
$12,009
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 73.2%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Flushing Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flushing Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Flushing Middle School
How many students attend Flushing Middle School?
Flushing Middle School has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flushing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flushing Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flushing Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flushing Middle School?
46.1% of students at Flushing Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flushing Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Flushing Middle School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Flushing, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flushing Middle School?
Flushing Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Flushing Middle School rank among public schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Flushing Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Flushing, 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 Flushing on the city page.
Is Flushing Middle School a good school?
Flushing Middle School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Flushing Community Schools?
Besides Flushing Middle School, Flushing Community Schools also operates Flushing High School (1,229 students), Seymour Elementary School (498 students), and Central Elementary School (487 students). See the Flushing Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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