Enrollment
354
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southfield, MI
Glenn W Levey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glenn W Levey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263231006775
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenn W Levey Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenn W Levey Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn W Levey Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231006775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenn W Levey Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenn W Levey Middle School
Glenn W Levey Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Southfield, Michigan, enrolling 354 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, Glenn W Levey Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 28% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 657 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Southfield Public School District spends $19,303 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 132 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 354 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Southfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Crescent Academy Middle School (145 students): Glenn W Levey Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 12.1:1).
Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students) and Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students) alongside Glenn W Levey 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 Glenn W Levey Middle School compares
Glenn W Levey 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$19,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 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
African American 93.8%
Two or More 2.3%
White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Glenn W Levey Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southfield Public School District, which includes Glenn W Levey Middle School.
$19,303
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 10.2%
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 Glenn W Levey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenn W Levey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Southfield
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~354 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenn W Levey Middle School
How many students attend Glenn W Levey Middle School?
Glenn W Levey Middle School has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn W Levey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenn W Levey Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% lower 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 Glenn W Levey Middle School?
58.9% of students at Glenn W Levey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenn W Levey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glenn W Levey Middle School is African American at 93.8% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenn W Levey Middle School?
Glenn W Levey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Glenn W Levey Middle School rank among public schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn W Levey Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Southfield, 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 Southfield on the city page.
Is Glenn W Levey Middle School a good school?
Glenn W Levey Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Southfield Public School District?
Besides Glenn W Levey Middle School, Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students), Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students), and Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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