- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Powers, MI
North Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262922008879
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 61
- students enrolled
North Central Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Central Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262922008879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
North Central Middle School shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-22.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 262922008879 · Powers, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 15.3:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central Elementary School (123 students)
North Central Middle School shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-22.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Central
North Central Elementary School
123 students
- North Central
North Central Area Senior High School
100 students
- This school
North Central Middle School
61 students
What this shows North Central Middle School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central Middle School compares
North Central Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$15,150
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, North Central Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for North Central Area Schools reports $15,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central Area Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Central Middle School
How many students attend North Central Middle School?
North Central Middle School has 61 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Powers, MI. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Central Middle School?
49.5% of students at North Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Central Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Powers, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Middle School?
North Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Central Area Schools?
Besides North Central Middle School, North Central Area Schools also operates North Central Elementary School (123 students) and North Central Area Senior High School (100 students). See the North Central Area Schools district page for the complete list.