- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brighton, MI
Scranton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scranton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260687004284
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scranton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Scranton Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scranton Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Brighton, MI.
School address
District: Brighton Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260687004284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Scranton Middle School held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 260687004284 · Brighton, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 20.7:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Brighton High School (1,887 students)
Scranton Middle School held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Scranton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,887 students
- Maltby Interme
Maltby Intermediate School
866 students
- This school
Scranton Middle School
850 students
- Hornung Elemen 558
Hornung Elementary School
558 students
- Hawkins Elemen 551
Hawkins Elementary School
551 students
- Spencer Road E 507
Spencer Road Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Scranton Middle School reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scranton Middle School compares
Scranton 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,674
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Scranton Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Brighton Area Schools reports $18,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scranton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maltby Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hornung Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scranton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Brighton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~850 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scranton Middle School
How many students attend Scranton Middle School?
Scranton Middle School has 850 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brighton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scranton Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scranton Middle School?
14.7% of students at Scranton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scranton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scranton Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Brighton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scranton Middle School?
Scranton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Scranton Middle School rank among public schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Scranton Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Brighton, 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 Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Brighton Area Schools?
Besides Scranton Middle School, Brighton Area Schools also operates Brighton High School (1,887 students), Maltby Intermediate School (866 students), and Hornung Elementary School (558 students). See the Brighton Area Schools district page for the complete list.