Enrollment
990
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is a large middle school in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, enrolling 990 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 35% 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 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 990 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 216 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 825 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 237 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 990 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lakeview High School (1,319 students) and Princeton Elementary School (652 students) alongside Jefferson 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 Jefferson Middle School compares
Jefferson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,653
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb), which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$12,653
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
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 (~990 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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