Enrollment
173
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holton, MI
Holton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261851001393
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Holton Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Holton, MI.
School address
District: Holton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261851001393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holton Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holton Middle School
Holton Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Holton, Michigan, enrolling 173 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 49 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 173 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Holton Public Schools also operates Holton Elementary School (338 students) and Holton High School (224 students) alongside Holton 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 Holton Middle School compares
Holton 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$14,184
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 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 87.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Holton Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holton Public Schools, which includes Holton Middle School.
$14,184
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Holton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holton Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holton Middle School
How many students attend Holton Middle School?
Holton Middle School has 173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holton Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Holton Middle School?
67.6% of students at Holton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holton Middle School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Holton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holton Middle School?
Holton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Holton Middle School rank among public schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Holton, 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 Holton on the city page.
Is Holton Middle School a good school?
Holton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Holton Public Schools?
Besides Holton Middle School, Holton Public Schools also operates Holton Elementary School (338 students), Holton High School (224 students), and Holton Virtual Academy (40 students). See the Holton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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