- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northville, MI
Meads Mill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meads Mill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262598006248
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meads Mill Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Northville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meads Mill Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meads Mill Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Northville, MI.
School address
District: Northville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262598006248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Meads Mill Middle School shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 262598006248 · Northville, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 16.2:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northville High School (2,441 students)
Meads Mill Middle School shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Meads Mill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northville Hig
Northville High School
2,441 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,024 students
- This school 615
Meads Mill Middle School
615 students
- Thornton Creek 531
Thornton Creek Elementary School
531 students
- Winchester Ele 519
Winchester Elementary School
519 students
- Amerman Elemen 504
Amerman Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Meads Mill Middle School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meads Mill Middle School compares
Meads Mill Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 85% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$15,646
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Asian 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Meads Mill Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northville Public Schools reports $15,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meads Mill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amerman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meads Mill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meads Mill Middle School
How many students attend Meads Mill Middle School?
Meads Mill Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meads Mill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meads Mill Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Meads Mill Middle School?
8.0% of students at Meads Mill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meads Mill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meads Mill Middle School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Northville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meads Mill Middle School?
Meads Mill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meads Mill Middle School rank among public schools in Northville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meads Mill Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Northville, 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 Northville on the city page.
What other schools are in Northville Public Schools?
Besides Meads Mill Middle School, Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students), Hillside Middle School (1,024 students), and Thornton Creek Elementary School (531 students). See the Northville Public Schools district page for the complete list.