Enrollment
610
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hudsonville, MI
Baldwin Street Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Street Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261884000700
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Street Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Street Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Street Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Street Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin Street Middle School
Baldwin Street Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hudsonville, Michigan, enrolling 610 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 610 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students) and Riley Street Middle School (688 students) alongside Baldwin Street Middle School.
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 Baldwin Street Middle School compares
Baldwin Street Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$12,627
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Baldwin Street Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudsonville Public School District, which includes Baldwin Street Middle School.
$12,627
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 1.7%
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 Baldwin Street Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Street Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Street Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~610 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Street Middle School
How many students attend Baldwin Street Middle School?
Baldwin Street Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Street Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Street Middle School is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Street Middle School?
11.5% of students at Baldwin Street Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Street Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Street Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Street Middle School?
Baldwin Street Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Baldwin Street Middle School rank among public schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Street Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Hudsonville, 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 Hudsonville on the city page.
Is Baldwin Street Middle School a good school?
Baldwin Street Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Baldwin Street Middle School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Riley Street Middle School (688 students), and Hudsonville Freshman Building (468 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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