At a glance
Reported students
222
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
222
Potterville Middle School: 222 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
17:1 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
- 215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Potterville Middle School
Potterville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Potterville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Potterville Public Schools. NCES reports 222 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, 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 (83.3%) and multiracial (7.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Potterville Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.09 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.3%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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 Potterville Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Potterville High School
High · Grades 09–12
209 reported students
Potterville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
322 reported students
Public schools near Potterville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Hope School Middle · Lansing Public School District | 04–08 | 323 | 7.9 mi |
| Charlotte Upper Elementary School Middle · Charlotte Public Schools | 04–08 | 527 | 8 mi |
| Charlotte Middle School Middle · Charlotte Public Schools | 07–08 | 406 | 8 mi |
| Kenneth T Beagle Middle School Middle · Grand Ledge Public Schools | 07–08 | 835 | 8.1 mi |
| Leon W Hayes Intermediate School Middle · Grand Ledge Public Schools | 05–06 | 810 | 8.5 mi |
| Washington Woods Middle School Middle · Holt Public Schools | 05–06 | 346 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Potterville Middle School
What grades does Potterville Middle School serve?
Potterville Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Potterville Public Schools.
How many students attend Potterville Middle School?
Potterville Middle School reported 222 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 215 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Potterville Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 222 students and 13.09 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 Potterville Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Potterville Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Potterville Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Potterville Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.8% 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 Potterville Middle School in?
Potterville Middle School is part of Potterville Public Schools, based in Potterville, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Potterville Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mt Hope School (7.9 mi), Charlotte Upper Elementary School (8 mi), Charlotte Middle School (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.