- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marine City, MI
Marine City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marine City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261242004940
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marine City Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marine City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marine City Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marine City Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marine City, MI.
School address
District: East China School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261242004940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Marine City Middle School grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 261242004940 · Marine City, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 19.4:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: St Clair High School (715 students)
Marine City Middle School grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marine City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Clair High
St Clair High School
715 students
- St Clair Middl
St Clair Middle School
614 students
- Marine City Hi
Marine City High School
437 students
- Gearing Elemen
Gearing Elementary School
353 students
- Belle River El
Belle River Elementary School
343 students
- This school
Marine City Middle School
330 students
What this shows Marine City Middle School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marine City Middle School compares
Marine City Middle School is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Marine City Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East China School District reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marine City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Clair Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marine City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gearing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marine City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marine City Middle School
How many students attend Marine City Middle School?
Marine City Middle School has 330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marine City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine City Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marine City Middle School?
46.2% of students at Marine City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marine City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marine City Middle School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Marine City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marine City Middle School?
Marine City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Marine City Middle School rank among public schools in Marine City?
By Resource Investment Index, Marine City Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marine City, 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 East China School District?
Besides Marine City Middle School, East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students), St Clair Middle School (614 students), and Marine City High School (437 students). See the East China School District district page for the complete list.