Enrollment
509
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chesterfield, MI
Anchor Bay Middle School South
Federal NCES profile for Anchor Bay Middle School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260279001142
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anchor Bay Middle School South earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Anchor Bay Middle School South has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Bay Middle School South ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anchor Bay Middle School South compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anchor Bay Middle School South
Anchor Bay Middle School South is a mid-sized middle school in Chesterfield, Michigan, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 670 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #198.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students) and Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students) alongside Anchor Bay Middle School South.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anchor Bay Middle School South compares
Anchor Bay Middle School South on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Anchor Bay Middle School South is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Anchor Bay Middle School South.
$12,460
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anchor Bay Middle School South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anchor Bay Middle School South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anchor Bay Middle School South
How many students attend Anchor Bay Middle School South?
Anchor Bay Middle School South has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Bay Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Bay Middle School South is 20.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anchor Bay Middle School South?
41.7% of students at Anchor Bay Middle School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anchor Bay Middle School South?
The largest demographic group at Anchor Bay Middle School South is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anchor Bay Middle School South?
Anchor Bay Middle School South has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anchor Bay Middle School South rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Bay Middle School South ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Chesterfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
Is Anchor Bay Middle School South a good school?
Anchor Bay Middle School South earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Anchor Bay Middle School South, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Great Oaks Elementary School (468 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.
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