At a glance
Reported students
656
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405
Armstrong Middle School: 656 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
17.9:1 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
- 660
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Armstrong Middle School
Armstrong Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Flint. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kearsley Community School District. NCES reports 656 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, 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 (71.8%) and Black (11.7%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Armstrong Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.6 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 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
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White71.8%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black11.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.6%
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 Kearsley Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
431 reported students
Kearsley High School
High · Grades 09–12
836 reported students
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
405 reported students
Weston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
380 reported students
Kearsley Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
83 reported students
Thelma Buffey Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
43 reported students
Public schools near Armstrong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leota Fiedler Elementary School Middle · Kearsley Community School District | 04–06 | 431 | 0.8 mi |
| Richfield Public School Academy Middle · Charter · Richfield Public School Academy | 03–08 | 418 | 3.1 mi |
| Bentley Middle School Middle · Bentley Community School District | 06–08 | 145 | 3.8 mi |
| Hahn Intermediate School Middle · Davison Community Schools | 05–06 | 812 | 5.1 mi |
| Davison Middle School Middle · Davison Community Schools | 07–08 | 816 | 5.1 mi |
| Mt Morris Middle School Middle · Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools | 06–08 | 297 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong Middle School
What grades does Armstrong Middle School serve?
Armstrong Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kearsley Community School District.
How many students attend Armstrong Middle School?
Armstrong Middle School reported 656 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 660 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Armstrong Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 656 students and 36.6 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 Armstrong Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Armstrong Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kearsley Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Armstrong Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.9% 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 Armstrong Middle School in?
Armstrong Middle School is part of Kearsley Community School District, based in Flint, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Armstrong Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leota Fiedler Elementary School (0.8 mi), Richfield Public School Academy (3.1 mi), Bentley Middle School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.