- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dearborn, MI
Lowrey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lowrey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261160000291
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowrey Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowrey Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowrey Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Lowrey Middle School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 261160000291 · Dearborn, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 15.4:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Lowrey Middle School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lowrey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 448
Lowrey Middle School
448 students
What this shows Lowrey Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowrey Middle School compares
Lowrey Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Lowrey Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowrey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowrey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowrey Middle School
How many students attend Lowrey Middle School?
Lowrey Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowrey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowrey Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowrey Middle School?
88.2% of students at Lowrey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowrey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lowrey Middle School is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowrey Middle School?
Lowrey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Lowrey Middle School rank among middle schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowrey Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Dearborn, 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 Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Lowrey Middle School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.