- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeland, MI
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
Federal NCES profile for Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261506005188
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Freeland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freeland, MI.
School address
District: Freeland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261506005188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 261506005188 · Freeland, MI Other · MID · TRAD
897 enr · 21.9:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeland Elementary School (755 students)
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
897 students
- Freeland Eleme
Freeland Elementary School
755 students
- Freeland Learn 295
Freeland Learning Center
295 students
What this shows Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School compares
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$11,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 36
District finance for Freeland Community School District reports $11,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeland Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~897 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
How many students attend Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School?
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School has 897 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 885 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School is 21.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School?
18.1% of students at Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School?
The largest demographic group at Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Freeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School?
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School rank among public schools in Freeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freeland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Freeland Community School District?
Besides Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School, Freeland Community School District also operates Freeland Elementary School (755 students) and Freeland Learning Center (295 students). See the Freeland Community School District district page for the complete list.