- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mc Bain, MI
Mcbain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcbain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262331008926
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbain Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mc Bain · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcbain Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbain Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mc Bain, MI.
School address
District: Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262331008926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Mcbain Middle School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 262331008926 · Mc Bain, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 22.3:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcbain Elementary School (520 students)
Mcbain Middle School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mcbain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcbain Element
Mcbain Elementary School
520 students
- Mcbain High Sc
Mcbain High School
294 students
- This school
Mcbain Middle School
267 students
What this shows Mcbain Middle School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbain Middle School compares
Mcbain 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% 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
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,642
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Mcbain Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools reports $14,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcbain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcbain Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcbain Middle School
How many students attend Mcbain Middle School?
Mcbain Middle School has 267 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mc Bain, MI. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbain Middle School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcbain Middle School?
45.6% of students at Mcbain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcbain Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Mc Bain, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbain Middle School?
Mcbain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mcbain Middle School rank among public schools in Mc Bain?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbain Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mc Bain, 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 Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools?
Besides Mcbain Middle School, Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools also operates Mcbain Elementary School (520 students) and Mcbain High School (294 students). See the Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools district page for the complete list.