Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrison Township, MI
Middle School South
Federal NCES profile for Middle School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262187005911
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School South earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Harrison Township · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School South has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School South ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187005911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School South compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle School South
Middle School South is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Harrison Township, Michigan, enrolling 383 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 717 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #163.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students) and High School (1,172 students) alongside Middle School South.
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 Middle School South compares
Middle School South on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$13,245
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 51.2%
African American 35.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Middle School South is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes Middle School South.
$13,245
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 Middle School South 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Middle School South
How many students attend Middle School South?
Middle School South has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrison Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School South is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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 South?
52.7% of students at Middle School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School South?
The largest demographic group at Middle School South is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Harrison Township, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School South?
Middle School South has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middle School South rank among public schools in Harrison Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School South ranks #1 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.
Is Middle School South a good school?
Middle School South earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Middle School South, 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.
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