Enrollment
275
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calumet, MI
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260769004354
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Calumet · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Calumet, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw · Michigan
NCES ID 260769004354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Calumet, Michigan, enrolling 275 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 275 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 562 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #49, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw also operates Calumet High School (525 students) and Clk Elementary School (496 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Middle School compares
Washington 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$13,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 92.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw, which includes Washington Middle School.
$13,929
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clk Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chshorizons School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~275 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calumet, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Washington Middle School?
51.5% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Calumet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Middle School rank among public schools in Calumet?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Calumet, 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 Calumet on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw?
Besides Washington Middle School, Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw also operates Calumet High School (525 students), Clk Elementary School (496 students), and Chshorizons School (73 students). See the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district page for the complete list.
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