Enrollment
938
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxford, MI
Oxford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262724006340
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Oxford, MI.
School address
District: Oxford Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262724006340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Middle School
Oxford Middle School is a large middle school in Oxford, Michigan, enrolling 938 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 938 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #159.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students) and Oxford Virtual Academy (1,249 students) alongside Oxford 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 Oxford Middle School compares
Oxford 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Oxford Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Community Schools, which includes Oxford Middle School.
$14,727
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 Oxford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Axford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~938 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Middle School
How many students attend Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has 938 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Middle School?
22.5% of students at Oxford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Middle School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Oxford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Oxford Middle School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Oxford, 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 Oxford on the city page.
Is Oxford Middle School a good school?
Oxford Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Oxford Community Schools?
Besides Oxford Middle School, Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students), Oxford Virtual Academy (1,249 students), and Clear Lake Elementary School (425 students). See the Oxford Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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