Enrollment
577
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Linden, MI
Linden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262169005871
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Linden, MI.
School address
District: Linden Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262169005871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden Middle School
Linden Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Linden, Michigan, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 548 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #296.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 577 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Linden Community Schools also operates Linden High School (775 students) and Hyatt Elementary (351 students) alongside Linden 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 Linden Middle School compares
Linden 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,924
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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Linden Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linden Community Schools, which includes Linden Middle School.
$11,924
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 67.5%
Federal 8.6%
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 Linden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyatt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Linden Middle School
How many students attend Linden Middle School?
Linden Middle School has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Linden, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Middle School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden Middle School?
27.3% of students at Linden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Middle School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Linden, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Middle School?
Linden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Linden Middle School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Linden, 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 Linden on the city page.
Is Linden Middle School a good school?
Linden Middle School earns 29/100 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 Linden Community Schools?
Besides Linden Middle School, Linden Community Schools also operates Linden High School (775 students), Hyatt Elementary (351 students), and Central Elementary School (337 students). See the Linden Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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