- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macomb, MI
Middle School North
Federal NCES profile for Middle School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262187005910
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School North earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School North has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School North ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187005910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Middle School North held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 262187005910 · Macomb, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 22.1:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: High School North (1,545 students)
Middle School North held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Middle School North 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
- This school
Middle School North
618 students
- Atwood Element 612
Atwood Elementary School
612 students
What this shows Middle School North reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School North compares
Middle School North 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.2%
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Middle School North is about as mixed as 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 North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School North'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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School North
How many students attend Middle School North?
Middle School North has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macomb, MI. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School North is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School North?
32.8% of students at Middle School North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School North?
The largest demographic group at Middle School North is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School North?
Middle School North has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 North rank among middle schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School North ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Macomb on the city page.
What other schools are in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Middle School North, 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.