- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Oakridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262622006277
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakridge Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Middle School ranks #6 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Oakridge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262622006277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Oakridge Middle School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 262622006277 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 14.3:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakridge Lower Elementary School (549 students)
Oakridge Middle School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakridge Lower
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
549 students
- Oakridge High
Oakridge High School
539 students
- Oakridge Upper
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
437 students
- This school
Oakridge Middle School
271 students
- Oakridge Fusio 41
Oakridge Fusion
41 students
What this shows Oakridge Middle School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakridge Middle School compares
Oakridge 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$13,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Oakridge Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Oakridge Public Schools reports $13,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Lower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Fusion | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakridge Middle School
How many students attend Oakridge Middle School?
Oakridge Middle School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Oakridge Middle School?
59.4% of students at Oakridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge Middle School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge Middle School?
Oakridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Oakridge Middle School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Middle School ranks #6 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakridge Public Schools?
Besides Oakridge Middle School, Oakridge Public Schools also operates Oakridge Lower Elementary School (549 students), Oakridge High School (539 students), and Oakridge Upper Elementary School (437 students). See the Oakridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.