- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shepherd, MI
Shepherd Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263138007436
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Shepherd · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherd Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, MI.
School address
District: Shepherd Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263138007436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Shepherd Middle School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 263138007436 · Shepherd, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 17:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepherd Elementary School (544 students)
Shepherd Middle School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Shepherd Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shepherd Elem
Shepherd Elementary School
544 students
- Shepherd High
Shepherd High School
519 students
- This school
Shepherd Middle School
390 students
- Winn Elementar
Winn Elementary School
224 students
- Odyssey Middle 69
Odyssey Middlehigh School
69 students
What this shows Shepherd Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd Middle School compares
Shepherd Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$12,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Shepherd Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Shepherd Public Schools reports $12,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherd Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepherd High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winn Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Middlehigh School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Middle School
How many students attend Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shepherd, MI. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Shepherd Middle School?
45.8% of students at Shepherd Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherd Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Middle School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Shepherd, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Shepherd Middle School rank among public schools in Shepherd?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, 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 Shepherd Public Schools?
Besides Shepherd Middle School, Shepherd Public Schools also operates Shepherd Elementary School (544 students), Shepherd High School (519 students), and Winn Elementary School (224 students). See the Shepherd Public Schools district page for the complete list.