Julian O Strong Middle School in Melvindale, MI

At a glance

Reported students

651

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan middle enrollment

73rd percentile

Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

914

Julian O Strong Middle School: 651 reported students.

State peer staffing position

44th percentile

17.1:1 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: 750
Teachers (FTE): 38.41
Student–teacher ratio: 19.5:1

What the reported data says about Julian O Strong Middle School

Julian O Strong Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Melvindale. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools. NCES reports 651 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, 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%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%). English learners represent 45.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Julian O Strong Middle School

1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 45.2%
Students with disabilities: 11.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 90.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.25
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White71%
Hispanic19%
Black8.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial0.9%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Allendale Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

914 reported students

Melvindale High School

High · Grades 09–12

982 reported students

Mohamed Said Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

Enrollment not reported

Baby Birds Early Childhood Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

Enrollment not reported

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Public schools near Julian O Strong 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
Stout Middle School Middle · Dearborn City School District	06–08	698	1.9 mi
CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy Middle · River Rouge School District of the City of	06–08	261	2.1 mi
Lincoln Park Middle School Middle · Lincoln Park School District of the City of	06–08	1,089	2.4 mi
Allen Park Middle School Middle · Allen Park Public Schools	06–08	896	2.6 mi
Salina Intermediate 4 8 Middle · Dearborn City School District	04–08	461	2.7 mi
Grandport Academy Middle · Ecorse Public Schools	05–08	337	2.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Julian O Strong Middle School

What grades does Julian O Strong Middle School serve?

Julian O Strong Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools.

How many students attend Julian O Strong Middle School?

Julian O Strong Middle School reported 651 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 750 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Julian O Strong Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 651 students and 38 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 Julian O Strong Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Julian O Strong Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Julian O Strong Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

90.2% 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 Julian O Strong Middle School in?

Julian O Strong Middle School is part of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools, based in Melvindale, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Julian O Strong Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stout Middle School (1.9 mi), CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy (2.1 mi), Lincoln Park Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.