Enrollment
446
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Orion, MI
Scripps Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scripps Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262073005738
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scripps Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Lake Orion · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Scripps Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scripps Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Lake Orion, MI.
School address
District: Lake Orion Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262073005738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scripps Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scripps Middle School
Scripps Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lake Orion, Michigan, enrolling 446 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Scripps Middle School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 29% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 446 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #285.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students) and Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students) alongside Scripps 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 Scripps Middle School compares
Scripps 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$14,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Scripps Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Orion Community Schools, which includes Scripps Middle School.
$14,289
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 Scripps Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orion Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paint Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scripps Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- 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 (~446 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Scripps Middle School
How many students attend Scripps Middle School?
Scripps Middle School has 446 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Orion, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scripps Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scripps Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% 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 Scripps Middle School?
19.2% of students at Scripps Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scripps Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scripps Middle School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Lake Orion, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scripps Middle School?
Scripps Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Scripps Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Orion?
By Resource Investment Index, Scripps Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Lake Orion, 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 Lake Orion on the city page.
Is Scripps Middle School a good school?
Scripps Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Lake Orion Community Schools?
Besides Scripps Middle School, Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students), Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students), and Waldon Middle School (514 students). See the Lake Orion Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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