Enrollment
651
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Melvindale, MI
Julian O Strong Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Julian O Strong Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262346006020
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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
Julian O Strong Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Melvindale · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Julian O Strong Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julian O Strong Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Melvindale, MI.
School address
District: Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262346006020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julian O Strong Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julian O Strong Middle School
Julian O Strong Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Melvindale, Michigan, enrolling 651 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 651 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools also operates Melvindale High School (982 students) and Allendale Elementary School (914 students) alongside Julian O Strong 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 Julian O Strong Middle School compares
Julian O Strong 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$14,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Julian O Strong Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools, which includes Julian O Strong Middle School.
$14,009
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 55.1%
Federal 25.6%
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 Julian O Strong Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvindale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allendale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julian O Strong Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Julian O Strong Middle School
How many students attend Julian O Strong Middle School?
Julian O Strong Middle School has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Melvindale, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian O Strong Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian O Strong Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julian O Strong Middle School?
83.1% of students at Julian O Strong Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julian O Strong Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Julian O Strong Middle School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Melvindale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julian O Strong Middle School?
Julian O Strong Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Julian O Strong Middle School rank among public schools in Melvindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Julian O Strong Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Melvindale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Melvindale on the city page.
Is Julian O Strong Middle School a good school?
Julian O Strong Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools?
Besides Julian O Strong Middle School, Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools also operates Melvindale High School (982 students), Allendale Elementary School (914 students), and Rogers Early Elementary School (436 students). See the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools district page for the complete list.
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