Enrollment
279
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison Middle School
Harrison Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Harrison, Michigan, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 279 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 122 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 279 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Harrison Community Schools also operates Robert M Larson Elementary School (582 students) and Harrison Community High School (281 students) alongside Harrison 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 Harrison Middle School compares
Harrison 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Community Schools, which includes Harrison Middle School.
$14,399
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 41.7%
Federal 24.2%
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 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
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Harrison on the city page.
Is Harrison Middle School a good school?
Harrison Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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