Enrollment
330
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marine City Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marine City Middle School
Marine City Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Marine City, Michigan, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 672 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #377.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students) and St Clair Middle School (614 students) alongside Marine City 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 Marine City Middle School compares
Marine City 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East China School District, which includes Marine City Middle School.
$12,232
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 52.8%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~330 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Marine City on the city page.
Is Marine City Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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