- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sturgis, MI
Sturgis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sturgis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263309006860
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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
Sturgis Middle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Sturgis · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgis Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Sturgis, MI.
School address
District: Sturgis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263309006860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Sturgis Middle School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 263309006860 · Sturgis, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 20.5:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgis High School (882 students)
Sturgis Middle School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sturgis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sturgis High S
Sturgis High School
882 students
- Eastwood Schoo
Eastwood School
642 students
- This school
Sturgis Middle School
634 students
- Wall School 292
Wall School
292 students
- Congress Schoo 162
Congress School
162 students
- Wenzel School 148
Wenzel School
148 students
What this shows Sturgis Middle School reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sturgis Middle School compares
Sturgis Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Sturgis Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sturgis Public Schools reports $14,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sturgis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wall School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congress School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wenzel School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sturgis Middle School
How many students attend Sturgis Middle School?
Sturgis Middle School has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sturgis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sturgis Middle School?
60.7% of students at Sturgis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sturgis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sturgis Middle School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Sturgis, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgis Middle School?
Sturgis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Sturgis Middle School rank among public schools in Sturgis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Sturgis, 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 Sturgis on the city page.
What other schools are in Sturgis Public Schools?
Besides Sturgis Middle School, Sturgis Public Schools also operates Sturgis High School (882 students), Eastwood School (642 students), and Wall School (292 students). See the Sturgis Public Schools district page for the complete list.