- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saginaw, MI
Thompson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263039006679
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039006679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Thompson Middle School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 263039006679 · Saginaw, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 27.9:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur Hill High School (981 students)
Thompson Middle School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thompson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arthur Hill Hi
Arthur Hill High School
981 students
- This school
Thompson Middle School
585 students
- Saginaw High S
Saginaw High School
405 students
- Saginaw Arts a 374
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
374 students
- Handley School 370
Handley School
370 students
- Jessie Loomis 308
Jessie Loomis School
308 students
What this shows Thompson Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Middle School compares
Thompson 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 59% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.3%
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
$17,313
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.7%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Thompson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saginaw School District of the City of reports $17,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Handley School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jessie Loomis School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Middle School
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School is 27.9:1, which is 59% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson Middle School?
89.2% of students at Thompson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Middle School is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Thompson Middle School rank among middle schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, 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 Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Saginaw School District of the City of?
Besides Thompson Middle School, Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Arthur Hill High School (981 students), Saginaw High School (405 students), and Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (374 students). See the Saginaw School District of the City of district page for the complete list.