- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261644008886
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 16
- middle schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle ranks #7 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644008886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261644008886 · Grand Rapids, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 19.4:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City Middlehig
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- Harrison Park
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- This school 175
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
175 students
What this shows Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle compares
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
How many students attend Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle has 175 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?
48.0% of students at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle is White at 32.6% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle?
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle rank among middle schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle ranks #7 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students), Union High School (881 students), and Harrison Park Academy (708 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.