- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, MI
Middle School at Parkside
Federal NCES profile for Middle School at Parkside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261962005631
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School at Parkside earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #9 of 25
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School at Parkside has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School at Parkside ranks #9 of 25 public schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962005631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Middle School at Parkside held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 261962005631 · Jackson, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 15.6:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (989 students)
Middle School at Parkside held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Middle School at Parkside in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
989 students
- This school
Middle School at Parkside
750 students
- South Central
South Central Michigan Virtual
402 students
- Cascades Eleme
Cascades Elementary School
398 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
396 students
- Hunt Elementar 366
Hunt Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Middle School at Parkside reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School at Parkside compares
Middle School at Parkside 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
African American 31.9%
Two or More 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Middle School at Parkside is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Jackson Public Schools reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School at Parkside Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School at Parkside's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School at Parkside
How many students attend Middle School at Parkside?
Middle School at Parkside has 750 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Parkside?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Parkside is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Middle School at Parkside?
79.1% of students at Middle School at Parkside are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School at Parkside?
The largest demographic group at Middle School at Parkside is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School at Parkside?
Middle School at Parkside has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Middle School at Parkside rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School at Parkside ranks #9 of 25 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public Schools?
Besides Middle School at Parkside, Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students), South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students), and Cascades Elementary School (398 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.