Enrollment
267
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcbain Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcbain Middle School
Mcbain Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mc Bain, Michigan, enrolling 267 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 27% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 267 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 508 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #191.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools also operates Mcbain Elementary School (520 students) and Mcbain High School (294 students) alongside Mcbain 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 Mcbain Middle School compares
Mcbain 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,648
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools, which includes Mcbain Middle School.
$12,648
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 68.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- 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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mc Bain on the city page.
Is Mcbain Middle School a good school?
Mcbain Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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