- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington Hills, MI
Warner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Warner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261407005055
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warner Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Farmington Hills · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Warner Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warner Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Farmington Hills, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Warner Middle School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 261407005055 · Farmington Hills, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 15.5:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,470 students)
Warner Middle School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Warner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- North Farmingt
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- Farmington Ste
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- This school 559
Warner Middle School
559 students
What this shows Warner Middle School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warner Middle School compares
Warner 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
African American 35.1%
Asian 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Warner Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warner Middle School
How many students attend Warner Middle School?
Warner Middle School has 559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warner Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Warner Middle School?
29.6% of students at Warner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Warner Middle School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warner Middle School?
Warner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Warner Middle School rank among middle schools in Farmington Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Warner Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Farmington Hills, 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 Farmington Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Warner Middle School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.