- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ann Arbor, MI
Tappan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tappan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260282004026
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tappan Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tappan Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tappan Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Tappan Middle School shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 260282004026 · Ann Arbor, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 15.8:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Tappan Middle School shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Tappan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- This school
Tappan Middle School
695 students
What this shows Tappan Middle School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tappan Middle School compares
Tappan 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Tappan Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tappan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tappan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tappan Middle School
How many students attend Tappan Middle School?
Tappan Middle School has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tappan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tappan Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Tappan Middle School?
24.9% of students at Tappan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tappan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tappan Middle School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tappan Middle School?
Tappan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Tappan Middle School rank among middle schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Tappan Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Tappan Middle School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.