- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inkster, MI
Tomlinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tomlinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261164001735
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomlinson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Inkster · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomlinson Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlinson Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Inkster, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261164001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Tomlinson Middle School grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 261164001735 · Inkster, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 15:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorne Elementary School (593 students)
Tomlinson Middle School grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Tomlinson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thorne Element
Thorne Elementary School
593 students
- Robichaud Seni
Robichaud Senior High School
328 students
- This school 180
Tomlinson Middle School
180 students
- Daly School 175
Daly School
175 students
- Westwood Virtu 174
Westwood Virtual Academy
174 students
- Westwood North 52
Westwood North Academy
52 students
What this shows Tomlinson Middle School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomlinson Middle School compares
Tomlinson Middle School is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,629
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
White 15.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Tomlinson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Westwood Community School District reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomlinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robichaud Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Virtual Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood North Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomlinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 87:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomlinson Middle School
How many students attend Tomlinson Middle School?
Tomlinson Middle School has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inkster, MI. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson Middle School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Tomlinson Middle School?
91.4% of students at Tomlinson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomlinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tomlinson Middle School is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Inkster, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomlinson Middle School?
Tomlinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tomlinson Middle School rank among public schools in Inkster?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlinson Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Inkster, 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 Inkster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood Community School District?
Besides Tomlinson Middle School, Westwood Community School District also operates Thorne Elementary School (593 students), Robichaud Senior High School (328 students), and Daly School (175 students). See the Westwood Community School District district page for the complete list.