Enrollment
250
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Horton, MI
Hanoverhorton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hanoverhorton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261764000867
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanoverhorton Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 250
- students enrolled
Hanoverhorton Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hanover-Horton School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261764000867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanoverhorton Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanoverhorton Middle School
Hanoverhorton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Horton, Michigan, enrolling 250 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hanover-Horton School District also operates Hanoverhorton Elementary School (462 students) and Hanoverhorton High School (289 students) alongside Hanoverhorton 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 Hanoverhorton Middle School compares
Hanoverhorton 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$11,551
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 94.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Hanoverhorton Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover-Horton School District, which includes Hanoverhorton Middle School.
$11,551
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 68.6%
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 Hanoverhorton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoverhorton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanoverhorton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanoverhorton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~250 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hanoverhorton Middle School
How many students attend Hanoverhorton Middle School?
Hanoverhorton Middle School has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Horton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanoverhorton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanoverhorton Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanoverhorton Middle School?
30.3% of students at Hanoverhorton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanoverhorton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hanoverhorton Middle School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Horton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanoverhorton Middle School?
Hanoverhorton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
Is Hanoverhorton Middle School a good school?
Hanoverhorton Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also less 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 Hanover-Horton School District?
Besides Hanoverhorton Middle School, Hanover-Horton School District also operates Hanoverhorton Elementary School (462 students) and Hanoverhorton High School (289 students). See the Hanover-Horton School District district page for the complete list.
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