Enrollment
61
Middle
DISTRICT 95 · STATE 502
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH CENTRAL AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 262922008879
North Central Middle School
3795 Highway US 2 41, Powers, MI 49874 · (906) 497-5226 · Menominee County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL61 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
36 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 23 | 38% |
| Grade 7 | 16 | 26% |
| Grade 8 | 22 | 36% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Central Middle School→North Central Area Senior High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within North Central Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where North Central Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 61 | #485 of 491 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
61
-11 (-15%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 24.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 61 | 3.8 | 16.1:1 | 59% (36) |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 4.5 | 16.1:1 | 58% (42) |
| 2022-23 | 93 | 4 | 23.3:1 | 52% (48) |
| 2020-21 | 72 | 3 | 24.0:1 | 51% (37) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Central Middle School.
About North Central Middle School
North Central Middle School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a middle-grades school in Powers, Michigan. The grade span is 6 through 8, and enrollment is 61 students. Average enrollment for middle schools in Michigan is about 502, so this school runs 88% smaller than that.
North Central Middle School is run by North Central Area Schools, whose 3 schools enroll 284 students.
About 92% of the student body at North Central Middle School is White. Beyond that, enrollment is 3% Hispanic and 3% Native American. The White share in Menominee County as a whole is similar, at about 92%. North Central Middle School's diversity index is 15%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at North Central Middle School total 3.8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 16.1:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 17.5:1 average for middle schools in Michigan. The school counts 36 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 59%. For comparison, public schools in Menominee County average 56%.
In Menominee County (population about 23,247), the median household income is $56,435, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. There are 16 public schools in Menominee County, enrolling about 3,979 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, North Central Area Senior High School is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. North Central Middle School has 3 other public schools within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes North Central Middle School as Rural: Remote.
The school enrolled 61 students in 2024-25, 11 fewer than the 72 it had in 2020-21. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (16.1:1) than in 2020-21 (24.0:1).
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Menominee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
23,247
Census ACS
Median income
$56,435
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
3,979 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Central Area Schools
- North Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 123 students
- North Central Area Senior High SchoolHigh · 100 students
Nearby schools
- North Central Area Senior High School0.0 mi · 100
- Phoenix Alternative High School0.2 mi · 36
- North Central Elementary School4.4 mi · 123
- CarneyNadeau Public School7.3 mi · 217
- Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School8.3 mi · 311
- Bark RiverHarris Elementary School8.3 mi · 410
Frequently asked questions
About North Central Middle SchoolHow many students attend North Central Middle School?
North Central Middle School enrolls approximately 61 students in grades 06-08.
Is North Central Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Central Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at North Central Middle School?
Approximately 16.1:1 students per teacher at North Central Middle School.
How diverse is North Central Middle School?
North Central Middle School reports a student body of 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black.
Is North Central Middle School public or private?
North Central Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Central Area Schools.
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