Enrollment
136
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marcellus Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marcellus Middle School
Marcellus Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Marcellus, Michigan, enrolling 136 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 136 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 136 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus Elementary School (264 students) and Marcellus High School (160 students) alongside Marcellus 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 Marcellus Middle School compares
Marcellus 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,508
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marcellus Community Schools, which includes Marcellus Middle School.
$13,508
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 16.6%
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 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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Marcellus on the city page.
Is Marcellus Middle School a good school?
Marcellus Middle School earns 21/100 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 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.
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