Enrollment
476
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Three Rivers, MI
Three Rivers Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Three Rivers Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263384006933
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Rivers Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Three Rivers · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Rivers Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Three Rivers, MI.
School address
District: Three Rivers Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263384006933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Rivers Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Rivers Middle School
Three Rivers Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Three Rivers, Michigan, enrolling 476 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 728 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #221.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 476 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Three Rivers Community Schools also operates Three Rivers High School (632 students) and Andrews Elementary School (296 students) alongside Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers Middle School compares
Three Rivers 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$13,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 73.9%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Three Rivers Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers Community Schools, which includes Three Rivers Middle School.
$13,476
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.7%
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 Three Rivers Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Hoppin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Rivers Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Three Rivers Middle School
How many students attend Three Rivers Middle School?
Three Rivers Middle School has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Three Rivers, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Three Rivers Middle School?
45.3% of students at Three Rivers Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Rivers Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Three Rivers Middle School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Three Rivers, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Rivers Middle School?
Three Rivers Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Three Rivers Middle School rank among public schools in Three Rivers?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Three Rivers, 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 Three Rivers on the city page.
Is Three Rivers Middle School a good school?
Three Rivers Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Three Rivers Community Schools?
Besides Three Rivers Middle School, Three Rivers Community Schools also operates Three Rivers High School (632 students), Andrews Elementary School (296 students), and Ruth Hoppin School (293 students). See the Three Rivers Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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