Enrollment
757
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Blanc Middle School West compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Blanc Middle School West
Grand Blanc Middle School West is a higher-need, large middle school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, enrolling 757 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 757 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 208 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 757 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students) and Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students) alongside Grand Blanc Middle School West.
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 Grand Blanc Middle School West compares
Grand Blanc Middle School West on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,984
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Blanc Community Schools, which includes Grand Blanc Middle School West.
$11,984
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
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 (~757 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grand Blanc Middle School West a good school?
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. 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 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.
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