Enrollment
601
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vicksburg, MI
Vicksburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vicksburg 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 263495007061
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vicksburg Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vicksburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vicksburg Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, MI.
School address
District: Vicksburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263495007061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vicksburg Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vicksburg Middle School
Vicksburg Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Vicksburg, Michigan, enrolling 601 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 601 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 571 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #523, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 601 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Vicksburg Community Schools also operates Vicksburg High School (724 students) and Sunset Lake Elementary School (465 students) alongside Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg Middle School compares
Vicksburg 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 87.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Vicksburg Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vicksburg Community Schools, which includes Vicksburg Middle School.
$12,675
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 62.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Vicksburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tobey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Pathways High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vicksburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~601 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vicksburg Middle School
How many students attend Vicksburg Middle School?
Vicksburg Middle School has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vicksburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vicksburg Middle School?
30.6% of students at Vicksburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vicksburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vicksburg Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vicksburg Middle School?
Vicksburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Vicksburg Middle School rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Vicksburg Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg on the city page.
Is Vicksburg Middle School a good school?
Vicksburg Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. 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 Vicksburg Community Schools?
Besides Vicksburg Middle School, Vicksburg Community Schools also operates Vicksburg High School (724 students), Sunset Lake Elementary School (465 students), and Tobey Elementary School (379 students). See the Vicksburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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