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Novi Meadows School

25549 TAFT RD, NOVI, MI 48374Novi Community School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
1,006
Students
Total enrolled
$21,130
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 47% vs nat'l
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,006 students in grades 05–06 in NOVI, Michigan.
47% above average funding
District spends $21,130 per pupil, 47% more than the national average of $14,347.
15.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Novi Meadows School is a very large middle in NOVI, Michigan, serving grades 05–06 with 1,006 students. The district invests $21,130 per student — 47% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Novi Meadows School

1,006
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
64
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution499 male · 507 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 123 students
Student Composition
53%
33%
Asian53%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 262613006266

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,130Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,130
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,297
Student Support$4,015
Administration$2,536
Operations$3,170
Other$2,113
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,130 spent per student, an estimated $9,361 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
47%
State government
44.5%
Local (property tax)
46.6%
Federal programs
8.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,130/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Village Oaks Elementary SchoolParkview Elementary SchoolNovi Woods Elementary SchoolDeerfield Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Novi Middle School
↓
High School
Novi High SchoolCareer Preparation
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNovi Community School District →
Phone: (248)449-1250
NCES ID: 262613006266
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NOVI seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Novi Community School District
High
Novi High School
2,101 students · 08–12
11% FRL
Mid
Novi Middle School
1,036 students · 05–08
9% FRL
Elem
Village Oaks Elementary School
538 students · KG–04
19% FRL
Elem
Parkview Elementary School
505 students · KG–04
10% FRL
Elem
Novi Woods Elementary School
496 students · KG–04
5% FRL
Elem
Deerfield Elementary School
466 students · KG–04
7% FRL
Elem
Orchard Hills Elementary School
410 students · KG–04
24% FRL
High
Career Preparation
34 students · 09–12
44% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
25549 TAFT RD, NOVI, MI 48374
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.