- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pontiac, MI
Pontiac Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pontiac Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262874006435
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontiac Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pontiac Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontiac Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Pontiac City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262874006435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Pontiac Middle School grew from 729 students in 2022-23 to 768 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 262874006435 · Pontiac, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 21.4:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac High School (992 students)
Pontiac Middle School grew from 729 students in 2022-23 to 768 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pontiac Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontiac High S
Pontiac High School
992 students
- This school
Pontiac Middle School
790 students
- Whitman Elemen
Whitman Elementary School
611 students
- Owen Elementar 383
Owen Elementary School
383 students
- Alcott School 334
Alcott School
334 students
- Herrington Sch 319
Herrington School
319 students
What this shows Pontiac Middle School reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pontiac Middle School compares
Pontiac Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
83.2%
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
$21,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
African American 41.6%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Pontiac Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac City School District reports $21,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pontiac Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herrington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pontiac Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 37.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pontiac Middle School
How many students attend Pontiac Middle School?
Pontiac Middle School has 790 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pontiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Middle School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pontiac Middle School?
79.8% of students at Pontiac Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pontiac Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pontiac Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Pontiac, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontiac Middle School?
Pontiac Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Pontiac Middle School rank among public schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontiac Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac City School District?
Besides Pontiac Middle School, Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac High School (992 students), Whitman Elementary School (611 students), and Owen Elementary School (383 students). See the Pontiac City School District district page for the complete list.