Enrollment
561
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Petoskey, MI
Petoskey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Petoskey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262793006373
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petoskey Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Petoskey · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Petoskey Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petoskey Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Petoskey, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Petoskey · Michigan
NCES ID 262793006373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petoskey Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Petoskey Middle School
Petoskey Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Petoskey, Michigan, enrolling 561 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 609 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #219.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey High School (862 students) and Sheridan School (252 students) alongside Petoskey 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 Petoskey Middle School compares
Petoskey 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$13,510
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 86.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Petoskey Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Public Schools of Petoskey, which includes Petoskey Middle School.
$13,510
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 24.7%
Federal 6.8%
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 Petoskey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petoskey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- 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 (~561 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Petoskey Middle School
How many students attend Petoskey Middle School?
Petoskey Middle School has 561 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Petoskey, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petoskey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petoskey Middle School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher 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 Petoskey Middle School?
36.1% of students at Petoskey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petoskey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Petoskey Middle School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Petoskey, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petoskey Middle School?
Petoskey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Petoskey Middle School rank among public schools in Petoskey?
By Resource Investment Index, Petoskey Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey on the city page.
Is Petoskey Middle School a good school?
Petoskey Middle School earns 30/100 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 Public Schools of Petoskey?
Besides Petoskey Middle School, Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey High School (862 students), Sheridan School (252 students), and Ottawa Elementary School (250 students). See the Public Schools of Petoskey district page for the complete list.
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