Enrollment
541
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshall, MI
Marshall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262297005983
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Marshall, MI.
School address
District: Marshall Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262297005983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Middle School
Marshall Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Marshall, Michigan, enrolling 541 students.
At 15.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 541 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 645 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #184.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marshall Public Schools also operates Marshall High School (787 students) and Walters Elementary (293 students) alongside Marshall 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 Middle School compares
Marshall 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$13,222
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 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 71.0%
African American 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Marshall Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Public Schools, which includes Marshall Middle School.
$13,222
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 54.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walters Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hughes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Middle School
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshall, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Marshall Middle School?
45.2% of students at Marshall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Middle School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Marshall, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Marshall Middle School rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Marshall, 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 Marshall on the city page.
Is Marshall Middle School a good school?
Marshall Middle School earns 29/100 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 Marshall Public Schools?
Besides Marshall Middle School, Marshall Public Schools also operates Marshall High School (787 students), Walters Elementary (293 students), and Hughes Elementary School (261 students). See the Marshall Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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