Enrollment
290
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grass Lake, MI
Grass Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grass Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261683001648
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grass Lake Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grass Lake · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grass Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grass Lake, MI.
School address
District: Grass Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261683001648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grass Lake Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grass Lake Middle School
Grass Lake Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Grass Lake, Michigan, enrolling 290 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.8% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Michigan average.
With 290 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grass Lake Community Schools also operates George Long Elementary School (650 students) and Grass Lake High School (394 students) alongside Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake Middle School compares
Grass Lake 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,333
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 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 92.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Grass Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grass Lake Community Schools, which includes Grass Lake Middle School.
$12,333
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 63.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Grass Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Long Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grass Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grass Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~290 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grass Lake Middle School
How many students attend Grass Lake Middle School?
Grass Lake Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grass Lake, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Grass Lake Middle School?
23.8% of students at Grass Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grass Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grass Lake Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Grass Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grass Lake Middle School?
Grass Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Grass Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Grass Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Grass Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grass Lake, 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 Grass Lake on the city page.
Is Grass Lake Middle School a good school?
Grass Lake Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Grass Lake Community Schools?
Besides Grass Lake Middle School, Grass Lake Community Schools also operates George Long Elementary School (650 students) and Grass Lake High School (394 students). See the Grass Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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