- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middleton, MI
Fulton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261542000532
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Middleton, MI.
School address
District: Fulton Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261542000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Fulton Middle School shrank from 144 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 7.6 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 261542000532 · Middleton, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 17:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Elementary School (261 students)
Fulton Middle School shrank from 144 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 7.6 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fulton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Element
Fulton Elementary School
261 students
- Fulton High Sc
Fulton High School
173 students
- This school
Fulton Middle School
119 students
What this shows Fulton Middle School reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton Middle School compares
Fulton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% 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
$15,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Fulton Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fulton Schools reports $15,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton Middle School
How many students attend Fulton Middle School?
Fulton Middle School has 119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middleton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton Middle School?
50.7% of students at Fulton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Middle School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Middleton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Middle School?
Fulton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fulton Middle School rank among public schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Middleton, 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 Fulton Schools?
Besides Fulton Middle School, Fulton Schools also operates Fulton Elementary School (261 students) and Fulton High School (173 students). See the Fulton Schools district page for the complete list.