- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrison Township, MI
Middle School Central
Federal NCES profile for Middle School Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262187007736
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School Central earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Harrison Township · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School Central has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School Central ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187007736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Middle School Central held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 262187007736 · Harrison Township, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 18.8:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: High School North (1,545 students)
Middle School Central held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Middle School Central in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High School N
High School North
1,545 students
- High School
High School
1,172 students
- Joseph M Carke
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
656 students
- Middle School
Middle School East
626 students
- Middle School
Middle School North
618 students
- This school 601
Middle School Central
601 students
What this shows Middle School Central reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School Central compares
Middle School Central 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$15,114
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Middle School Central is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for L'anse Creuse Public Schools reports $15,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School Central
How many students attend Middle School Central?
Middle School Central has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrison Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School Central is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School Central?
41.9% of students at Middle School Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School Central?
The largest demographic group at Middle School Central is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Harrison Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School Central?
Middle School Central has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Central rank among public schools in Harrison Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School Central ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, 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 Harrison Township on the city page.
What other schools are in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Middle School Central, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.