- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marcellus, MI
Marcellus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marcellus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262274008983
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcellus Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Marcellus · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcellus Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcellus Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, MI.
School address
District: Marcellus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262274008983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Marcellus Middle School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262274008983 · Marcellus, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 17:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Marcellus Elementary School (264 students)
Marcellus Middle School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marcellus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marcellus Elem
Marcellus Elementary School
264 students
- Marcellus High
Marcellus High School
160 students
- This school
Marcellus Middle School
136 students
- Volinia Outcom 40
Volinia Outcome Base School
40 students
What this shows Marcellus Middle School reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcellus Middle School compares
Marcellus 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$16,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Marcellus Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Marcellus Community Schools reports $16,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcellus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcellus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Volinia Outcome Base School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcellus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcellus Middle School
How many students attend Marcellus Middle School?
Marcellus Middle School has 136 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marcellus, MI. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcellus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcellus Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Marcellus Middle School?
62.7% of students at Marcellus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcellus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marcellus Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Marcellus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcellus Middle School?
Marcellus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marcellus Middle School rank among public schools in Marcellus?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcellus Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marcellus Community Schools?
Besides Marcellus Middle School, Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus Elementary School (264 students), Marcellus High School (160 students), and Volinia Outcome Base School (40 students). See the Marcellus Community Schools district page for the complete list.