Enrollment
471
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reed City, MI
Reed City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reed City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262949006535
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reed City Middle School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Reed City · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reed City Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reed City Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Reed City, MI.
School address
District: Reed City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262949006535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reed City Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reed City Middle School
Reed City Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Reed City, Michigan, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 672 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #650, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Reed City Area Public Schools also operates Gt Norman Elementary School (540 students) and Reed City High School (445 students) alongside Reed City 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 Reed City Middle School compares
Reed City 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$12,611
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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Reed City Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reed City Area Public Schools, which includes Reed City Middle School.
$12,611
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 62.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Reed City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gt Norman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reed City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reed City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary 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 (~471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Reed City Middle School
How many students attend Reed City Middle School?
Reed City Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reed City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed City Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reed City Middle School?
52.9% of students at Reed City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reed City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reed City Middle School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Reed City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed City Middle School?
Reed City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Reed City Middle School rank among public schools in Reed City?
By Resource Investment Index, Reed City Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Reed City, 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 Reed City on the city page.
Is Reed City Middle School a good school?
Reed City Middle School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Reed City Area Public Schools?
Besides Reed City Middle School, Reed City Area Public Schools also operates Gt Norman Elementary School (540 students) and Reed City High School (445 students). See the Reed City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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