- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dearborn, MI
Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261160004597
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Smith Middle School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 261160004597 · Dearborn, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 14.6:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Smith Middle School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 525
Smith Middle School
525 students
What this shows Smith Middle School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Middle School compares
Smith 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Smith Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Middle School
How many students attend Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Smith Middle School?
60.2% of students at Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Middle School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Smith Middle School rank among middle schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Dearborn, 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 Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Smith Middle School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.