- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ann Arbor, MI
Slauson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Slauson 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 260282004024
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slauson Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Slauson Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slauson Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Slauson Middle School held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260282004024 · Ann Arbor, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 19.2:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Slauson Middle School held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Slauson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- This school
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- Tappan Middle
Tappan Middle School
695 students
What this shows Slauson Middle School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slauson Middle School compares
Slauson 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$19,271
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Asian 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Slauson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slauson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tappan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slauson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Slauson Middle School
How many students attend Slauson Middle School?
Slauson Middle School has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slauson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slauson Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slauson Middle School?
19.0% of students at Slauson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slauson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Slauson Middle School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slauson Middle School?
Slauson 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 Slauson Middle School rank among middle schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Slauson Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Slauson Middle School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.