- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, MI
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260016908798Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts · Michigan
NCES ID 260016908798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
90 on latest CCD 260016908798 · Detroit, MI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
90 enr · 22.5:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary (195 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Detroit. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School compares
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 134.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
How Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar middle schools in Detroit
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~90 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School
How many students attend Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School?
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School has 90 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School is 22.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School?
94.4% of students at Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School?
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts?
Besides Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School, Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts also operates Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary (195 students). See the Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts district page for the complete list.