At a glance
Reported students
456
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
260
Ypsilanti Community Middle School: 456 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
12.1:1 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
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Ypsilanti. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Ypsilanti Community Schools. NCES reports 456 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, below 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 Black (59.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.3%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ypsilanti Community Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.6 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 0 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
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.9%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black59.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.3%
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 Ypsilanti Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
249 reported students
ACTech High School
High · Grades 09–12
459 reported students
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Estabrook Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–08
357 reported students
Erickson Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–06
271 reported students
Perry Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
271 reported students
Public schools near Ypsilanti Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw International Middle Academy Middle · Ypsilanti Community Schools | 06–08 | 249 | 3.5 mi |
| McBride Middle School Middle · Van Buren Public Schools | 06–09 | 561 | 4 mi |
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 817 | 5.5 mi |
| Owen Intermediate School Middle · Van Buren Public Schools | 04–06 | 575 | 6 mi |
| Scarlett Middle School Middle · Ann Arbor Public Schools | 06–08 | 616 | 6.4 mi |
| Lincoln Middle School Middle · Lincoln Consolidated School District | 06–08 | 712 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ypsilanti Community Middle School
What grades does Ypsilanti Community Middle School serve?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ypsilanti Community Schools.
How many students attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School reported 456 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 412 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 456 students and 37.6 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 Ypsilanti Community Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ypsilanti Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ypsilanti Community Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.9% 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 Ypsilanti Community Middle School in?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools, based in Ypsilanti, MI, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washtenaw International Middle Academy (3.5 mi), McBride Middle School (4 mi), Liberty Middle School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.