Enrollment
423
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Romulus, MI
Romulus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Romulus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263012006610
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Romulus Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Romulus Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Romulus Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Romulus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263012006610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Romulus Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Romulus Middle School
Romulus Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Romulus, Michigan, enrolling 423 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 above the state's typical profile, with 75.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Romulus Community Schools spends $16,226 per pupil, 20% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 423 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Romulus Community Schools also operates Romulus Senior High School (518 students) and Wick Elementary School (281 students) alongside Romulus 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 Romulus Middle School compares
Romulus 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 | 75.7% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
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
84.9%
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
$16,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 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
African American 70.2%
White 16.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Romulus Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romulus Community Schools, which includes Romulus Middle School.
$16,226
Per student
+20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 28.1%
Federal 17.0%
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 Romulus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wick Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Romulus Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barth Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hale Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Romulus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Romulus Middle School
How many students attend Romulus Middle School?
Romulus Middle School has 423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Romulus, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romulus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Romulus 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 Romulus Middle School?
75.7% of students at Romulus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Romulus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Romulus Middle School is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romulus Middle School?
Romulus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Romulus Middle School rank among middle schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Romulus Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Romulus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Romulus on the city page.
Is Romulus Middle School a good school?
Romulus Middle School earns 27/100 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 Romulus Community Schools?
Besides Romulus Middle School, Romulus Community Schools also operates Romulus Senior High School (518 students), Wick Elementary School (281 students), and Romulus Elementary School (262 students). See the Romulus Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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