Enrollment
548
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Birch Run, MI
Marshall Greene Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Greene Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260582004212
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Greene Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Birch Run · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Greene Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Greene Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Birch Run, MI.
School address
District: Birch Run Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260582004212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Greene Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Greene Middle School
Marshall Greene Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Birch Run, Michigan, enrolling 548 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 548 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 606 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #273.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Birch Run Area Schools also operates North Elementary School (682 students) and Birch Run High School (538 students) alongside Marshall Greene 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 Marshall Greene Middle School compares
Marshall Greene 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,743
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Marshall Greene Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birch Run Area Schools, which includes Marshall Greene Middle School.
$11,743
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 67.2%
Federal 13.2%
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 Marshall Greene Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birch Run High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Run Progressive High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Greene Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~548 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Greene Middle School
How many students attend Marshall Greene Middle School?
Marshall Greene Middle School has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Birch Run, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Greene Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Greene Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Greene Middle School?
51.5% of students at Marshall Greene Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Greene Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Greene Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Birch Run, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Greene Middle School?
Marshall Greene Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Marshall Greene Middle School rank among public schools in Birch Run?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Greene Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Birch Run, 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 Birch Run on the city page.
Is Marshall Greene Middle School a good school?
Marshall Greene Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Birch Run Area Schools?
Besides Marshall Greene Middle School, Birch Run Area Schools also operates North Elementary School (682 students), Birch Run High School (538 students), and Birch Run Progressive High School (38 students). See the Birch Run Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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