- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce Township, MI
Oak Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261899000238
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Valley Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Commerce Township · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Commerce Township, MI.
School address
District: Huron Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261899000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Oak Valley Middle School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 261899000238 · Commerce Township, MI Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 19.7:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (1,193 students)
Oak Valley Middle School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oak Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford High S
Milford High School
1,193 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High School
1,012 students
- Muir Middle Sc
Muir Middle School
656 students
- This school
Oak Valley Middle School
531 students
- White Lake Mid
White Lake Middle School
525 students
- Country Oaks E
Country Oaks Elementary School
488 students
What this shows Oak Valley Middle School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Valley Middle School compares
Oak Valley Middle School 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Oak Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Huron Valley Schools reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Valley Middle School
How many students attend Oak Valley Middle School?
Oak Valley Middle School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Valley Middle School?
28.3% of students at Oak Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Valley Middle School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Commerce Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Valley Middle School?
Oak Valley Middle School 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 Oak Valley Middle School rank among schools in Commerce Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Commerce Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Huron Valley Schools?
Besides Oak Valley Middle School, Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students), Lakeland High School (1,012 students), and Muir Middle School (656 students). See the Huron Valley Schools district page for the complete list.