Enrollment
353
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harper Woods Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harper Woods Middle School
Harper Woods Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Harper Woods, Michigan, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 479 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #383, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 92 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 353 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Harper Woods the School District of the City of also operates Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students) and Harper Woods High School (877 students) alongside Harper Woods 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 Harper Woods Middle School compares
Harper Woods 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,845
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harper Woods the School District of the City of, which includes Harper Woods Middle School.
$12,845
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 74.9%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harper Woods Middle School a good school?
Harper Woods Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 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.
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