Enrollment
161
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reese, MI
Reese Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reese Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262952006538
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reese Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Reese · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reese Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reese Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Reese, MI.
School address
District: Reese Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262952006538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reese Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reese Middle School
Reese Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Reese, Michigan, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Reese Public Schools also operates Reese Elementary School (328 students) and Reese High School (254 students) alongside Reese 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 Reese Middle School compares
Reese 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,501
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Reese Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reese Public Schools, which includes Reese Middle School.
$12,501
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 60.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 Reese Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reese High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reese Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reese Middle School
How many students attend Reese Middle School?
Reese Middle School has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reese, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reese Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reese Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reese Middle School?
43.9% of students at Reese Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reese Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reese Middle School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Reese, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reese Middle School?
Reese Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reese Middle School rank among public schools in Reese?
By Resource Investment Index, Reese Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Reese, 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 Reese on the city page.
Is Reese Middle School a good school?
Reese Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Reese Public Schools?
Besides Reese Middle School, Reese Public Schools also operates Reese Elementary School (328 students) and Reese High School (254 students). See the Reese Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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