- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrison, MI
Harrison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261782005446
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Harrison, MI.
School address
District: Harrison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261782005446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Harrison Middle School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261782005446 · Harrison, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.3:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert M Larson Elementary School (582 students)
Harrison Middle School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harrison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert M Larso
Robert M Larson Elementary School
582 students
- Harrison Commu
Harrison Community High School
281 students
- This school
Harrison Middle School
279 students
- Harrison Alter 42
Harrison Alternative Education
42 students
What this shows Harrison Middle School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Middle School compares
Harrison 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,375
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Harrison Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harrison Community Schools reports $16,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M Larson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Middle School
How many students attend Harrison Middle School?
Harrison Middle School has 279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Harrison Middle School?
76.2% of students at Harrison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Harrison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Middle School?
Harrison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Harrison Middle School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison Community Schools?
Besides Harrison Middle School, Harrison Community Schools also operates Robert M Larson Elementary School (582 students), Harrison Community High School (281 students), and Harrison Alternative Education (42 students). See the Harrison Community Schools district page for the complete list.