- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Imlay City, MI
Imlay City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Imlay City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261910000186
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imlay City Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Imlay City · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Imlay City Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imlay City Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, MI.
School address
District: Imlay City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261910000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Imlay City Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 261910000186 · Imlay City, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 18.8:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Imlay City High School (554 students)
Imlay City Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Imlay City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imlay City Hig
Imlay City High School
554 students
- Borland Elemen
Borland Elementary School
396 students
- This school
Imlay City Middle School
395 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary School
389 students
- Venture High S 24
Venture High School
24 students
What this shows Imlay City Middle School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imlay City Middle School compares
Imlay City 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$14,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Imlay City Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Imlay City Community Schools reports $14,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imlay City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venture High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Imlay City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imlay City Middle School
How many students attend Imlay City Middle School?
Imlay City Middle School has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Imlay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imlay City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Imlay City Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imlay City Middle School?
52.3% of students at Imlay City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imlay City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Imlay City Middle School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Imlay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imlay City Middle School?
Imlay City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Imlay City Middle School rank among public schools in Imlay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Imlay City Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, 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 Imlay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Imlay City Community Schools?
Besides Imlay City Middle School, Imlay City Community Schools also operates Imlay City High School (554 students), Borland Elementary School (396 students), and Weston Elementary School (389 students). See the Imlay City Community Schools district page for the complete list.