At a glance
Reported students
850
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
551
Scranton Middle School: 850 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 889
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Scranton Middle School
Scranton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Brighton. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Brighton Area Schools. NCES reports 850 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Scranton Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.8%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brighton Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maltby Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
866 reported students
Hornung Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
558 reported students
Hawkins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
551 reported students
Spencer Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
507 reported students
Hilton Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
507 reported students
Bridge Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
70 reported students
Public schools near Scranton Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltby Intermediate School Middle · Brighton Area Schools | 05–06 | 866 | 2.5 mi |
| Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Charyl Stockwell Academy | 06–08 | 282 | 2.7 mi |
| Hartland Farms Intermediate School Middle · Hartland Consolidated Schools | 04–06 | 770 | 6.7 mi |
| Pathfinder School Middle · Pinckney Community Schools | 06–08 | 473 | 6.8 mi |
| Centennial Middle School Middle · South Lyon Community Schools | 06–08 | 898 | 7.5 mi |
| Millennium Middle School Middle · South Lyon Community Schools | 06–08 | 1,049 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Scranton Middle School
What grades does Scranton Middle School serve?
Scranton Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Brighton Area Schools.
How many students attend Scranton Middle School?
Scranton Middle School reported 850 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 889 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Scranton Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 850 students and 42.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Scranton Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Scranton Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brighton Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Scranton Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Scranton Middle School in?
Scranton Middle School is part of Brighton Area Schools, based in Brighton, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Scranton Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maltby Intermediate School (2.5 mi), Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School (2.7 mi), Hartland Farms Intermediate School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.