- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262088005756
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) · Michigan
NCES ID 262088005756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 262088005756 · Saint Clair Shores, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 23.6:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,319 students)
Jefferson Middle School held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
1,319 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
990 students
- Princeton Elem
Princeton Elementary School
652 students
- Greenwood Elem 430
Greenwood Elementary School
430 students
- Ardmore Elemen 370
Ardmore Elementary School
370 students
- Harmon Element 317
Harmon Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Middle School compares
Jefferson 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$13,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 825 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) reports $13,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~990 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 990 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 974 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 23.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Middle School?
44.1% of students at Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Jefferson Middle School rank among middle schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, 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 Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lakeview High School (1,319 students), Princeton Elementary School (652 students), and Greenwood Elementary School (430 students). See the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) district page for the complete list.