Enrollment
448
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goodrich, MI
Goodrich Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Goodrich Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261632005269
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodrich Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Goodrich · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodrich Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodrich Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Goodrich, MI.
School address
District: Goodrich Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261632005269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodrich Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodrich Middle School
Goodrich Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Goodrich, Michigan, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 35% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.6% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 448 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #476, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Goodrich Area Schools also operates Goodrich High School (653 students) and Oaktree Elementary School (547 students) alongside Goodrich 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 Goodrich Middle School compares
Goodrich 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$12,057
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Goodrich Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goodrich Area Schools, which includes Goodrich Middle School.
$12,057
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 64.9%
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 Goodrich Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaktree Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reid Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodrich Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goodrich Middle School
How many students attend Goodrich Middle School?
Goodrich Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goodrich, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Middle School is 23.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodrich Middle School?
21.6% of students at Goodrich Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodrich Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Goodrich Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Goodrich, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodrich Middle School?
Goodrich Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Goodrich Middle School rank among public schools in Goodrich?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodrich Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Goodrich, 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 Goodrich on the city page.
Is Goodrich Middle School a good school?
Goodrich Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Goodrich Area Schools?
Besides Goodrich Middle School, Goodrich Area Schools also operates Goodrich High School (653 students), Oaktree Elementary School (547 students), and Reid Elementary School (268 students). See the Goodrich Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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