- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sparta, MI
Sparta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263237006800
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 503
- students enrolled
Sparta Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sparta Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263237006800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sparta Middle School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 263237006800 · Sparta, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 19.3:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta Senior High School (778 students)
Sparta Middle School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sparta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta Senior
Sparta Senior High School
778 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
555 students
- Appleview Elem
Appleview Elementary School
517 students
- This school
Sparta Middle School
503 students
What this shows Sparta Middle School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Middle School compares
Sparta 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Sparta Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sparta Area Schools reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Appleview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Middle School
How many students attend Sparta Middle School?
Sparta Middle School has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sparta, MI. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta Middle School?
44.0% of students at Sparta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Sparta, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Middle School?
Sparta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Sparta Area Schools?
Besides Sparta Middle School, Sparta Area Schools also operates Sparta Senior High School (778 students), Ridgeview Elementary School (555 students), and Appleview Elementary School (517 students). See the Sparta Area Schools district page for the complete list.