- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Merrill, MI
Merrill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262361006042
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrill Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Merrill, MI.
School address
District: Merrill Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262361006042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Merrill Middle School held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262361006042 · Merrill, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 13.9:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill Elementary School (196 students)
Merrill Middle School held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Merrill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill Elemen
Merrill Elementary School
196 students
- Merrill High S
Merrill High School
165 students
- This school
Merrill Middle School
97 students
What this shows Merrill Middle School reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill Middle School compares
Merrill Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$15,333
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Merrill Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Merrill Community Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Middle School
How many students attend Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School has 97 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Merrill, MI. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Merrill Middle School?
52.0% of students at Merrill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Middle School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Merrill, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Middle School?
Merrill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Merrill Middle School rank among public schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Merrill, 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 Merrill Community Schools?
Besides Merrill Middle School, Merrill Community Schools also operates Merrill Elementary School (196 students) and Merrill High School (165 students). See the Merrill Community Schools district page for the complete list.