Enrollment
695
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beverly Hills, MI
Berkshire Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berkshire Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260585004213
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkshire Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Beverly Hills · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkshire Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beverly Hills, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkshire Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkshire Middle School
Berkshire Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Beverly Hills, Michigan, enrolling 695 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Birmingham Public Schools spends $19,274 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students) and Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students) alongside Berkshire 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 Berkshire Middle School compares
Berkshire 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 71.8%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Berkshire Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham Public Schools, which includes Berkshire Middle School.
$19,274
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 Berkshire Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernest W Seaholm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birmingham Covington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierce Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkshire Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Middle School
How many students attend Berkshire Middle School?
Berkshire Middle School has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beverly Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School is 17:1, 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 Berkshire Middle School?
11.5% of students at Berkshire Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkshire Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berkshire Middle School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Beverly Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkshire Middle School?
Berkshire Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Berkshire Middle School rank among public schools in Beverly Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beverly Hills, 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 Beverly Hills on the city page.
Is Berkshire Middle School a good school?
Berkshire Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides Berkshire Middle School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students), Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students), and Birmingham Covington School (643 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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