Enrollment
919
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% 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 Midland, Michigan, enrolling 919 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.6% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 919 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 919 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students) and Midland High School (1,129 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,264
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Public Schools, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$12,264
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 58.2%
Federal 6.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 919 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midland, MI.
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, 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 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.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
Jefferson Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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