- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
South Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263222006749
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lake Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: South Lake Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263222006749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
South Lake Middle School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263222006749 · Saint Clair Shores, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 17.2:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lake High School (426 students)
South Lake Middle School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
426 students
- Avalon Element
Avalon Elementary School
345 students
- This school
South Lake Middle School
309 students
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary School
305 students
What this shows South Lake Middle School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lake Middle School compares
South Lake 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.7%
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
$17,334
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 63.1%
White 21.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, South Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Lake Schools reports $17,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avalon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lake Middle School
How many students attend South Lake Middle School?
South Lake Middle School has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 South Lake Middle School?
60.9% of students at South Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Lake Middle School is African American at 63.1% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lake Middle School?
South Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 South Lake Middle School rank among middle schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, 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 Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in South Lake Schools?
Besides South Lake Middle School, South Lake Schools also operates South Lake High School (426 students), Avalon Elementary School (345 students), and Elmwood Elementary School (305 students). See the South Lake Schools district page for the complete list.