Enrollment
839
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockwood, MI
Shumate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shumate 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 261587005241
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shumate Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rockwood · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shumate Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shumate Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rockwood, MI.
School address
District: Gibraltar School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261587005241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shumate Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shumate Middle School
Shumate Middle School is a large middle school in Rockwood, Michigan, enrolling 839 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 839 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 331 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gibraltar School District also operates Oscar a Carlson High School (1,104 students) and Chapman Elementary School (434 students) alongside Shumate 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 Shumate Middle School compares
Shumate 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Shumate Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibraltar School District, which includes Shumate Middle School.
$12,265
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 66.2%
Federal 9.8%
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 Shumate Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar a Carlson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsons Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank E Weiss Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shumate Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~839 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shumate Middle School
How many students attend Shumate Middle School?
Shumate Middle School has 839 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockwood, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shumate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shumate Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shumate Middle School?
30.9% of students at Shumate Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shumate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shumate Middle School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Rockwood, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shumate Middle School?
Shumate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Shumate Middle School rank among public schools in Rockwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Shumate Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rockwood, 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 Rockwood on the city page.
Is Shumate Middle School a good school?
Shumate Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Gibraltar School District?
Besides Shumate Middle School, Gibraltar School District also operates Oscar a Carlson High School (1,104 students), Chapman Elementary School (434 students), and Parsons Elementary School (418 students). See the Gibraltar School District district page for the complete list.
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