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Juvenile Care Center

3712 E ASHMAN ST, MIDLAND, MI 48642Midland Public Schools →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades 04–12Non-Charter
15
Students
Total enrolled
$15,198
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
4.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 74% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 15 students in grades 04–12 in MIDLAND, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,198 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Juvenile Care Center is a small other in MIDLAND, Michigan, serving grades 04–12 with 15 students. The district invests $15,198 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 4.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Juvenile Care Center

15
Total Students
4.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
80%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution9 male · 6 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility80%
National avg 52% · 12 students
Student Composition
100%
White100%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 262382007867

Academic Outcomes at Juvenile Care Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48642

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,198Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,198
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,687
Student Support$2,888
Administration$1,824
Operations$2,280
Other$1,520
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,198 spent per student, an estimated $6,733 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
35%
State government
58.2%
Local (property tax)
34.9%
Federal programs
6.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 4.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 80% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Central Park Elementary SchoolSiebert Elementary SchoolWoodcrest Elementary SchoolAdams Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Jefferson Middle SchoolNortheast Middle School
↓
High School
HH Dow High SchoolMidland High School
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
Grades04 – 12
Location—
CountyMidland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMidland Public Schools →
Phone: (989)837-6098
NCES ID: 262382007867
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MIDLAND seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Midland Public Schools
High
HH Dow High School
1,268 students · 09–12
● 37 opp21% FRL
High
Midland High School
1,156 students · 09–12
● 40 opp35% FRL
Mid
Jefferson Middle School
903 students · 06–08
● 37 opp27% FRL
Mid
Northeast Middle School
856 students · 06–08
● 40 opp50% FRL
Elem
Central Park Elementary School
639 students · KG–05
● 37 opp63% FRL
Elem
Siebert Elementary School
605 students · KG–05
● 37 opp25% FRL
Elem
Woodcrest Elementary School
586 students · KG–05
● 37 opp30% FRL
Elem
Adams Elementary School
475 students · KG–05
● 40 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3712 E ASHMAN ST, MIDLAND, MI 48642
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.