- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Grass Lake Middle School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261683001648 · Grass Lake, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 15.3:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: George Long Elementary School (650 students)
Grass Lake Middle School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grass Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Long El
George Long Elementary School
650 students
- Grass Lake Hig
Grass Lake High School
394 students
- This school
Grass Lake Middle School
290 students
What this shows Grass Lake Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grass Lake Middle School compares
Grass Lake Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Grass Lake Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~290 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.