Enrollment
254
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mendon, MI
Mendon Middlehigh School
Federal NCES profile for Mendon Middlehigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262352006027
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendon Middlehigh School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
Mendon Middlehigh School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mendon Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262352006027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mendon Middlehigh School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mendon Middlehigh School
Mendon Middlehigh School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mendon, Michigan, enrolling 254 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 451 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #354, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Mendon Community School District, also runs Mendon Elementary School (210 students).
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 Mendon Middlehigh School compares
Mendon Middlehigh 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$11,792
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
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Mendon Middlehigh School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mendon Community School District, which includes Mendon Middlehigh School.
$11,792
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.2%
State 46.2%
Federal 7.5%
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 Mendon Middlehigh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mendon Middlehigh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mendon Middlehigh School
How many students attend Mendon Middlehigh School?
Mendon Middlehigh School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mendon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendon Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendon Middlehigh School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Mendon Middlehigh School?
43.8% of students at Mendon Middlehigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendon Middlehigh School?
The largest demographic group at Mendon Middlehigh School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Mendon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendon Middlehigh School?
Mendon Middlehigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
Is Mendon Middlehigh School a good school?
Mendon Middlehigh School earns 23/100 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 Mendon Community School District?
Besides Mendon Middlehigh School, Mendon Community School District also operates Mendon Elementary School (210 students). See the Mendon Community School District district page for the complete list.
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