Enrollment
897
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Freeland, Michigan, enrolling 897 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Michigan schools and 25% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.1% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 897 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Freeland Community School District spends $10,403 per pupil, 23% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Freeland Community School District also operates Freeland Elementary School (755 students) and Freeland Learning Center (295 students) alongside Freeland Middle Schoolhigh 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 Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School compares
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,403
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeland Community School District, which includes Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School.
$10,403
Per student
-23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 72.4%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~897 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Freeland on the city page.
Is Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School a good school?
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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