- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ann Arbor, MI
Scarlett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scarlett 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 260282004031
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scarlett Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scarlett Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scarlett Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Scarlett Middle School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 260282004031 · Ann Arbor, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 13.1:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Scarlett Middle School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Scarlett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- This school 616
Scarlett Middle School
616 students
What this shows Scarlett Middle School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scarlett Middle School compares
Scarlett Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.8%
White 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 4.9%
Largest group: African American at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Scarlett Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scarlett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scarlett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scarlett Middle School
How many students attend Scarlett Middle School?
Scarlett Middle School has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scarlett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scarlett Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scarlett Middle School?
48.1% of students at Scarlett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scarlett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scarlett Middle School is African American at 30.8% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scarlett Middle School?
Scarlett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Scarlett Middle School rank among middle schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Scarlett Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Scarlett Middle School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.