- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison Heights, MI
Wilkinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262229005945
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkinson Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkinson Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Madison Heights, MI.
School address
District: Madison District Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262229005945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Wilkinson Middle School shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 262229005945 · Madison Heights, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 16.8:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elementary School (411 students)
Wilkinson Middle School shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wilkinson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
411 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
255 students
- This school
Wilkinson Middle School
168 students
- Madison Distri 64
Madison District Early Childhood Education Center
64 students
- Madison Prepar 5
Madison Preparatory High School
5 students
What this shows Wilkinson Middle School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkinson Middle School compares
Wilkinson Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.0%
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
$20,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Wilkinson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Madison District Public Schools reports $20,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilkinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison District Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Preparatory High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkinson Middle School
How many students attend Wilkinson Middle School?
Wilkinson Middle School has 168 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Wilkinson Middle School?
78.8% of students at Wilkinson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkinson Middle School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkinson Middle School?
Wilkinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Wilkinson Middle School rank among public schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison District Public Schools?
Besides Wilkinson Middle School, Madison District Public Schools also operates Madison Elementary School (411 students), Madison High School (255 students), and Madison District Early Childhood Education Center (64 students). See the Madison District Public Schools district page for the complete list.