Enrollment
249
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ypsilanti, MI
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washtenaw International Middle Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263663008534
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washtenaw International Middle Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 18
- public schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 249
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Washtenaw International Middle Academy ranks #8 of 18 public schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663008534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-25% vs state
What stands out at Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Washtenaw International Middle Academy is a mid-sized middle school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 249 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #236.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ypsilanti Community Schools spends $18,855 per pupil, 40% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students) and Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students) alongside Washtenaw International Middle Academy.
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 Washtenaw International Middle Academy compares
Washtenaw International Middle Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
78.7%
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
$18,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 41.8%
African American 26.1%
Two or More 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Washtenaw International Middle Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ypsilanti Community Schools, which includes Washtenaw International Middle Academy.
$18,855
Per student
+40%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 32.2%
Federal 27.5%
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 Washtenaw International Middle Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actech High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Ypsilanti Community Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Estabrook Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Erickson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Washtenaw International Middle Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washtenaw International Middle Academy
How many students attend Washtenaw International Middle Academy?
Washtenaw International Middle Academy has 249 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ypsilanti, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washtenaw International Middle Academy?
40.6% of students at Washtenaw International Middle Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washtenaw International Middle Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washtenaw International Middle Academy is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washtenaw International Middle Academy?
Washtenaw International Middle Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washtenaw International Middle Academy rank among public schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Washtenaw International Middle Academy ranks #8 of 18 public schools in Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti on the city page.
Is Washtenaw International Middle Academy a good school?
Washtenaw International Middle Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Besides Washtenaw International Middle Academy, Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students), Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students), and Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students). See the Ypsilanti Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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