Enrollment
456
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fremont, MI
Fremont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261515005195
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fremont, MI.
School address
District: Fremont Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261515005195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Middle School
Fremont Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fremont, Michigan, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 456 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 679 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fremont Public School District also operates Fremont High School (595 students) and Daisy Brook Elementary School (446 students) alongside Fremont 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 Fremont Middle School compares
Fremont 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
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
26.8%
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
$12,925
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
10
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Fremont Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public School District, which includes Fremont Middle School.
$12,925
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 58.8%
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 Fremont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daisy Brook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fremont Middle School
How many students attend Fremont Middle School?
Fremont Middle School has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fremont, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont 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 Fremont Middle School?
53.3% of students at Fremont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Fremont, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Middle School?
Fremont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fremont Middle School rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fremont, 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 Fremont on the city page.
Is Fremont Middle School a good school?
Fremont Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Fremont Public School District?
Besides Fremont Middle School, Fremont Public School District also operates Fremont High School (595 students), Daisy Brook Elementary School (446 students), and Pathfinder Elementary School (418 students). See the Fremont Public School District district page for the complete list.
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