- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Haven, MI
Baseline Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baseline Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263230000022
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baseline Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in South Haven · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Baseline Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baseline Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Haven, MI.
School address
District: South Haven Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263230000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Baseline Middle School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 263230000022 · South Haven, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 14:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: South Haven High School (588 students)
Baseline Middle School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Baseline Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Haven Hi
South Haven High School
588 students
- This school
Baseline Middle School
377 students
- Maple Grove El
Maple Grove Elementary School
300 students
- North Shore El
North Shore Elementary
255 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
251 students
- Way South Have 44
Way South Haven
44 students
What this shows Baseline Middle School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baseline Middle School compares
Baseline Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.7%
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
$14,855
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 9.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Baseline Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Haven Public Schools reports $14,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baseline Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Way South Haven | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baseline Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baseline Middle School
How many students attend Baseline Middle School?
Baseline Middle School has 377 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baseline Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baseline Middle School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Baseline Middle School?
65.8% of students at Baseline Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baseline Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baseline Middle School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in South Haven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baseline Middle School?
Baseline Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Baseline Middle School rank among public schools in South Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Baseline Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Haven, 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 South Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in South Haven Public Schools?
Besides Baseline Middle School, South Haven Public Schools also operates South Haven High School (588 students), Maple Grove Elementary School (300 students), and North Shore Elementary (255 students). See the South Haven Public Schools district page for the complete list.