Enrollment
790
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pontiac Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pontiac Middle School
Pontiac Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Pontiac, Michigan, enrolling 790 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 22% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 790 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pontiac City School District spends $18,379 per pupil, 36% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 201 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 790 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac High School (992 students) and Whitman Elementary School (611 students) alongside Pontiac 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 Pontiac Middle School compares
Pontiac 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,379
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pontiac City School District, which includes Pontiac Middle School.
$18,379
Per student
+36%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 16.3%
Federal 28.5%
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 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
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~790 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pontiac Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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