- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Berkshire Middle School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 260585004213 · Beverly Hills, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 17:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students)
Berkshire Middle School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Berkshire Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie E Groves
Wylie E Groves High School
1,108 students
- Ernest W Seaho
Ernest W Seaholm High School
1,081 students
- This school
Berkshire Middle School
695 students
- Birmingham Cov
Birmingham Covington School
643 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle School
631 students
- Pierce Element
Pierce Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Berkshire Middle School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkshire Middle School compares
Berkshire 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Birmingham Public Schools reports $20,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,081
- 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
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 (~695 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.