Enrollment
1,049
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Lyon, MI
Millennium Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Millennium Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263225007671
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millennium Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in South Lyon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Millennium Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millennium Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in South Lyon, MI.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225007671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millennium Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millennium Middle School
Millennium Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in South Lyon, Michigan, enrolling 1,049 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,049 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students) and South Lyon East High School (1,174 students) alongside Millennium Middle School.
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 Millennium Middle School compares
Millennium Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,049
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$11,755
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 81.4%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Millennium Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lyon Community Schools, which includes Millennium Middle School.
$11,755
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.7%
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 Millennium Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lyon East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William a Pearson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon J Hardy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millennium Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,049 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Millennium Middle School
How many students attend Millennium Middle School?
Millennium Middle School has 1,049 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Lyon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millennium Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millennium Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millennium Middle School?
15.1% of students at Millennium Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millennium Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Millennium Middle School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millennium Middle School?
Millennium Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Millennium Middle School rank among public schools in South Lyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Millennium Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon on the city page.
Is Millennium Middle School a good school?
Millennium Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides Millennium Middle School, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), South Lyon East High School (1,174 students), and Centennial Middle School (898 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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