- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Holton Middle School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 261851001393 · Holton, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 15.7:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Holton Elementary School (338 students)
Holton Middle School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holton Element
Holton Elementary School
338 students
- Holton High Sc
Holton High School
224 students
- This school
Holton Middle School
173 students
- Holton Virtual 40
Holton Virtual Academy
40 students
What this shows Holton Middle School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holton Middle School compares
Holton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,458
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
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.
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
District finance for Holton Public Schools reports $15,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.