- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Joseph, MI
Upton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Upton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263285006835
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upton Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Saint Joseph · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Upton Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upton Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Saint Joseph, MI.
School address
District: St. Joseph Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263285006835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Upton Middle School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 263285006835 · Saint Joseph, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 19.2:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: St Joseph High School (933 students)
Upton Middle School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Upton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Joseph High
St Joseph High School
933 students
- This school
Upton Middle School
690 students
- Clarke School
Clarke School
462 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
423 students
- Brown School
Brown School
410 students
What this shows Upton Middle School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upton Middle School compares
Upton 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$12,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Upton Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Joseph Public Schools reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarke School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Upton Middle School
How many students attend Upton Middle School?
Upton Middle School has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Joseph, MI. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upton Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upton Middle School?
25.7% of students at Upton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Upton Middle School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Saint Joseph, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upton Middle School?
Upton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Upton Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Upton Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph Public Schools?
Besides Upton Middle School, St. Joseph Public Schools also operates St Joseph High School (933 students), Clarke School (462 students), and Lincoln School (423 students). See the St. Joseph Public Schools district page for the complete list.