At a glance
Reported students
423
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Garden City Middle School: 423 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
16.5:1 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
- 449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Garden City Middle School
Garden City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Garden City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Garden City Public Schools. NCES reports 423 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to 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 (74%) and Black (10.4%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Garden City Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.6 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 3.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- 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
- White74%
- Hispanic9%
- Black10.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
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 Garden City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Farmington 56 Campus
Middle · Grades 05–06
455 reported students
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus
Elementary · Grades 01–02
419 reported students
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
Elementary · Grades 03–04
412 reported students
Cambridge Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
258 reported students
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
222 reported students
Burger Development Center
Other · Grades KG–12
108 reported students
Public schools near Garden City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington 56 Campus Middle · Garden City Public Schools | 05–06 | 455 | 0.5 mi |
| Adams Middle School Middle · Wayne-Westland Community School District | 06–08 | 591 | 2 mi |
| Johnson Upper Elementary School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 04–06 | 503 | 2.8 mi |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School Middle · Wayne-Westland Community School District | 06–08 | 768 | 2.9 mi |
| American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary Middle · Charter · American Montessori Academy | 02–08 | 289 | 2.9 mi |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 05–06 | 638 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garden City Middle School
What grades does Garden City Middle School serve?
Garden City Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Garden City Public Schools.
How many students attend Garden City Middle School?
Garden City Middle School reported 423 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 449 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garden City Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 423 students and 25.6 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 Garden City Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garden City Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Garden City Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Garden City Middle School in?
Garden City Middle School is part of Garden City Public Schools, based in Garden City, MI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garden City Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Farmington 56 Campus (0.5 mi), Adams Middle School (2 mi), Johnson Upper Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.