- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Blanc, MI
Grand Blanc Middle School West
Federal NCES profile for Grand Blanc Middle School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261635001836
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Blanc Middle School West earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #13 of 15
- public schools in Grand Blanc · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Blanc Middle School West has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Blanc Middle School West ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Grand Blanc, MI.
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261635001836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Grand Blanc Middle School West held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 261635001836 · Grand Blanc, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 17.6:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students)
Grand Blanc Middle School West held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grand Blanc Middle School West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Blanc Co
Grand Blanc Community High School
2,377 students
- Grand Blanc Mi 884
Grand Blanc Middle School East
884 students
- This school 757
Grand Blanc Middle School West
757 students
- Myers Elementa 479
Myers Elementary School
479 students
- Brendel Elemen 462
Brendel Elementary School
462 students
- Reid Elementar 433
Reid Elementary School
433 students
What this shows Grand Blanc Middle School West reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Blanc Middle School West compares
Grand Blanc Middle School West held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$12,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 23.9%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Grand Blanc Middle School West is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Blanc Community Schools reports $12,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Blanc Middle School West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School East | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myers Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brendel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reid Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Blanc Middle School West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Blanc Middle School West
How many students attend Grand Blanc Middle School West?
Grand Blanc Middle School West has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Blanc, MI. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Middle School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Middle School West is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Blanc Middle School West?
51.3% of students at Grand Blanc Middle School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Blanc Middle School West?
The largest demographic group at Grand Blanc Middle School West is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Grand Blanc, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Blanc Middle School West?
Grand Blanc Middle School West has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Grand Blanc Middle School West rank among public schools in Grand Blanc?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Blanc Middle School West ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Grand Blanc, 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 Grand Blanc on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Blanc Community Schools?
Besides Grand Blanc Middle School West, Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students), Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students), and Myers Elementary School (479 students). See the Grand Blanc Community Schools district page for the complete list.