Enrollment
634
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sturgis Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sturgis Middle School
Sturgis Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Sturgis, Michigan, enrolling 634 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 417 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #408, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 152 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 634 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sturgis Public Schools also operates Sturgis High School (882 students) and Eastwood School (642 students) alongside Sturgis Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sturgis Middle School compares
Sturgis Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sturgis Public Schools, which includes Sturgis Middle School.
$11,786
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sturgis Middle School a good school?
Sturgis Middle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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