- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Reed City Middle School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 262949006535 · Reed City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 19.6:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Gt Norman Elementary School (540 students)
Reed City Middle School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Reed City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gt Norman Elem
Gt Norman Elementary School
540 students
- This school
Reed City Middle School
471 students
- Reed City High
Reed City High School
445 students
What this shows Reed City Middle School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reed City Middle School compares
Reed City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Reed City Area Public Schools reports $13,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~471 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.