- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harper Woods, MI
Harper Woods Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harper Woods Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261776007798
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper Woods Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Harper Woods · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harper Woods Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Woods Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Harper Woods, MI.
School address
NCES ID 261776007798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Harper Woods Middle School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 261776007798 · Harper Woods, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 22.1:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students)
Harper Woods Middle School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harper Woods Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harper Woods V
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
1,029 students
- Harper Woods H
Harper Woods High School
877 students
- Beacon Element 368
Beacon Elementary School
368 students
- This school 353
Harper Woods Middle School
353 students
- Tyrone Element 336
Tyrone Elementary School
336 students
What this shows Harper Woods Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper Woods Middle School compares
Harper Woods Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
87.0%
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
$15,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.1%
White 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Harper Woods Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harper Woods the School District of the City of reports $15,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harper Woods Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Harper Woods High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyrone Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper Woods Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harper Woods Middle School
How many students attend Harper Woods Middle School?
Harper Woods Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harper Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harper Woods Middle School?
79.2% of students at Harper Woods Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper Woods Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harper Woods Middle School is African American at 94.1% of enrollment, in Harper Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper Woods Middle School?
Harper Woods Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Harper Woods Middle School rank among public schools in Harper Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Woods Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Harper Woods, 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 Harper Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Besides Harper Woods Middle School, Harper Woods the School District of the City of also operates Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students), Harper Woods High School (877 students), and Beacon Elementary School (368 students). See the Harper Woods the School District of the City of district page for the complete list.