Enrollment
542
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Otsego, MI
Otsego Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Otsego Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262706006317
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otsego Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Otsego Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otsego Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Otsego, MI.
School address
District: Otsego Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262706006317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Otsego Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Otsego Middle School
Otsego Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Otsego, Michigan, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 617 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 542 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego High School (708 students) and Washington Street Elementary School (448 students) alongside Otsego 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 Otsego Middle School compares
Otsego 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,443
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 87.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Otsego Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Otsego Public Schools, which includes Otsego Middle School.
$12,443
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 Otsego Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dix Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alamo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otsego West Campus High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otsego Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle 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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Otsego Middle School
How many students attend Otsego Middle School?
Otsego Middle School has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Otsego, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otsego Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otsego Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otsego Middle School?
36.6% of students at Otsego Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otsego Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Otsego Middle School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Otsego, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otsego Middle School?
Otsego Middle 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).
How does Otsego Middle School rank among public schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Otsego Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Otsego, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Otsego on the city page.
Is Otsego Middle School a good school?
Otsego Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Otsego Public Schools?
Besides Otsego Middle School, Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego High School (708 students), Washington Street Elementary School (448 students), and Dix Street Elementary School (357 students). See the Otsego Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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