- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Anchor Bay Middle School South grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 260279001142 · Chesterfield, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 20.4:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students)
Anchor Bay Middle School South grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Anchor Bay Middle School South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anchor Bay Hig
Anchor Bay High School
1,740 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 671
Anchor Bay Middle School North
671 students
- This school 509
Anchor Bay Middle School South
509 students
- Great Oaks Ele 468
Great Oaks Elementary School
468 students
- Lighthouse Ele 441
Lighthouse Elementary School
441 students
- Ashley Element 441
Ashley Elementary School
441 students
What this shows Anchor Bay Middle School South reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anchor Bay Middle School South compares
Anchor Bay Middle School South is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Anchor Bay School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.