- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelby, MI
Shelby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263132006737
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shelby, MI.
School address
District: Shelby Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263132006737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Shelby Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 263132006737 · Shelby, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 13.2:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Read Elementary School (433 students)
Shelby Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Shelby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Read El
Thomas Read Elementary School
433 students
- Shelby High Sc
Shelby High School
346 students
- This school
Shelby Middle School
264 students
- New Era Elemen 160
New Era Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Shelby Middle School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby Middle School compares
Shelby 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$16,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Shelby Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Shelby Public Schools reports $16,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Read Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Era Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby Middle School
How many students attend Shelby Middle School?
Shelby Middle School has 264 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelby, MI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% 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 Shelby Middle School?
64.9% of students at Shelby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby Middle School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Shelby, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby Middle School?
Shelby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Shelby Middle School rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shelby, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby Public Schools?
Besides Shelby Middle School, Shelby Public Schools also operates Thomas Read Elementary School (433 students), Shelby High School (346 students), and New Era Elementary School (160 students). See the Shelby Public Schools district page for the complete list.