Enrollment
615
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fruitport, MI
Fruitport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fruitport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261539005200
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitport Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fruitport · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitport Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitport Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fruitport, MI.
School address
District: Fruitport Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261539005200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fruitport Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fruitport Middle School
Fruitport Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fruitport, Michigan, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 510 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #491, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 615 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 134 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 615 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students) and Edgewood Elementary School (585 students) alongside Fruitport 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 Fruitport Middle School compares
Fruitport 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$13,019
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 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Fruitport Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fruitport Community Schools, which includes Fruitport Middle School.
$13,019
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Fruitport Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shettler School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Adult Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fruitport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fruitport Middle School
How many students attend Fruitport Middle School?
Fruitport Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fruitport, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitport Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fruitport Middle School?
53.5% of students at Fruitport Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fruitport Middle School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Fruitport, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitport Middle School?
Fruitport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Fruitport Middle School rank among public schools in Fruitport?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitport Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fruitport, 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 Fruitport on the city page.
Is Fruitport Middle School a good school?
Fruitport Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Fruitport Community Schools?
Besides Fruitport Middle School, Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students), Edgewood Elementary School (585 students), and Beach Elementary School (295 students). See the Fruitport Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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