- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Linden Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 262169005871 · Linden, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 18:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High School (775 students)
Linden Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Linden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden High Sc
Linden High School
775 students
- This school
Linden Middle School
577 students
- Hyatt Elementa
Hyatt Elementary
351 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
337 students
- Linden Element 295
Linden Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Linden Middle School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Middle School compares
Linden 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Linden Community Schools reports $13,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~577 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.