- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chelsea, MI
Beach Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beach Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260894004438
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beach Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Beach Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chelsea, MI.
School address
District: Chelsea School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260894004438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Beach Middle School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.7 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 260894004438 · Chelsea, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 16.9:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelsea High School (750 students)
Beach Middle School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.7 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beach Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
750 students
- This school
Beach Middle School
525 students
- North Creek El
North Creek Elementary School
485 students
- South Meadows
South Meadows Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Beach Middle School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beach Middle School compares
Beach 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Beach Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chelsea School District reports $16,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beach Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beach Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beach Middle School
How many students attend Beach Middle School?
Beach Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chelsea, MI. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Beach Middle School?
8.3% of students at Beach Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beach Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beach Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Chelsea, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beach Middle School?
Beach Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Beach Middle School rank among public schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chelsea, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chelsea School District?
Besides Beach Middle School, Chelsea School District also operates Chelsea High School (750 students), North Creek Elementary School (485 students), and South Meadows Elementary School (476 students). See the Chelsea School District district page for the complete list.