- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midland, MI
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262382006057
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Midland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262382006057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School held near 906 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 262382006057 · Midland, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 18.4:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hh Dow High School (1,272 students)
Jefferson Middle School held near 906 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 50.9 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
- Hh Dow High Sc
Hh Dow High School
1,272 students
- Midland High S
Midland High School
1,129 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
919 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
789 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
646 students
- Siebert Elemen
Siebert Elementary School
643 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 919 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,162
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 919 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Jefferson Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Midland Public Schools reports $14,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hh Dow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siebert Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 919 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 906 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Middle School?
23.6% 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 82.9% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jefferson Middle School rank among middle schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Midland, 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 Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Public Schools?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students), Midland High School (1,129 students), and Northeast Middle School (789 students). See the Midland Public Schools district page for the complete list.