- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Middle School South held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262187005911 · Harrison Township, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 17.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: High School North (1,545 students)
Middle School South held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Middle School South 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 383
Middle School South
383 students
What this shows Middle School South reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School South compares
Middle School South 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,172
- 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.