Enrollment
814
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macomb, MI
Iroquois Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260957004457
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Iroquois Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957004457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iroquois Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iroquois Middle School
Iroquois Middle School is a large middle school in Macomb, Michigan, enrolling 814 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 814 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students) and Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students) alongside Iroquois 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 Iroquois Middle School compares
Iroquois 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$12,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 81.2%
African American 7.2%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Iroquois Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Iroquois Middle School.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Iroquois Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~814 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Iroquois Middle School
How many students attend Iroquois Middle School?
Iroquois Middle School has 814 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macomb, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iroquois Middle School?
31.3% of students at Iroquois Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois Middle School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois Middle School?
Iroquois Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Iroquois Middle School rank among middle schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Macomb on the city page.
Is Iroquois Middle School a good school?
Iroquois Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Iroquois Middle School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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