Enrollment
163
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Adams, MI
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School
Federal NCES profile for North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262565006211
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 163
- students enrolled
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Adams-Jerome Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262565006211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Adams, Michigan, enrolling 163 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, North Adams-Jerome Public Schools, also runs North Adamsjerome Elem School (138 students).
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 North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School compares
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$13,033
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Adams-Jerome Public Schools, which includes North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School.
$13,033
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 62.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Adamsjerome Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School
How many students attend North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School?
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Adams, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower 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 North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School?
68.0% of students at North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School?
The largest demographic group at North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in North Adams, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School?
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
Is North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School a good school?
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 North Adams-Jerome Public Schools?
Besides North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School, North Adams-Jerome Public Schools also operates North Adamsjerome Elem School (138 students). See the North Adams-Jerome Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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