Enrollment
271
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakridge Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakridge Middle School
Oakridge Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 271 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 271 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 524 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 271 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Oakridge Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.7:1).
Oakridge Public Schools also operates Oakridge Lower Elementary School (549 students) and Oakridge High School (539 students) alongside Oakridge 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 Oakridge Middle School compares
Oakridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,231
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakridge Public Schools, which includes Oakridge Middle School.
$12,231
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 70.3%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oakridge Middle School a good school?
Oakridge Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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