- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flat Rock, MI
Thomas Simpson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Simpson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260708004306
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Simpson Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Simpson Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Simpson Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Flat Rock, MI.
School address
District: Flat Rock Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260708004306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Thomas Simpson Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 260708004306 · Flat Rock, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 19:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Flat Rock Community High School (501 students)
Thomas Simpson Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thomas Simpson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flat Rock Comm
Flat Rock Community High School
501 students
- This school
Thomas Simpson Middle School
417 students
- Ethel C Bobcea
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School
376 students
- John M Barnes
John M Barnes Elem School
353 students
- Flat Rock Acad 107
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy
107 students
What this shows Thomas Simpson Middle School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Simpson Middle School compares
Thomas Simpson 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$14,932
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Thomas Simpson Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Flat Rock Community Schools reports $14,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Simpson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ethel C Bobcean Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John M Barnes Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Simpson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Simpson Middle School
How many students attend Thomas Simpson Middle School?
Thomas Simpson Middle School has 417 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flat Rock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Simpson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Simpson Middle School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Simpson Middle School?
42.0% of students at Thomas Simpson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Simpson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Simpson Middle School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Simpson Middle School?
Thomas Simpson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Thomas Simpson Middle School rank among public schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Simpson Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Flat Rock Community Schools?
Besides Thomas Simpson Middle School, Flat Rock Community Schools also operates Flat Rock Community High School (501 students), Ethel C Bobcean Elem School (376 students), and John M Barnes Elem School (353 students). See the Flat Rock Community Schools district page for the complete list.