Enrollment
569
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Federal NCES profile for Black River Public School Middlehigh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260011400705Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black River Public School Middlehigh earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Black River Public School Middlehigh has class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Public School Middlehigh ranks #1 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Black River Public School · Michigan
NCES ID 260011400705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black River Public School Middlehigh compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black River Public School Middlehigh
Black River Public School Middlehigh is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 569 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 569 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 516 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Black River Public School spends $10,784 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Holland's public schools, it stands alongside Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (307 students): Black River Public School Middlehigh is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 18.1:1).
Its district, Black River Public School, also runs Black River Public School Elementary (395 students).
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 Black River Public School Middlehigh compares
Black River Public School Middlehigh on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,784
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 5.3%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Black River Public School Middlehigh is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black River Public School, which includes Black River Public School Middlehigh.
$10,784
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 79.6%
Federal 7.4%
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 Black River Public School Middlehigh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Public School Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black River Public School Middlehigh's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Black River Public School Middlehigh
How many students attend Black River Public School Middlehigh?
Black River Public School Middlehigh has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Public School Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Public School Middlehigh is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% 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 Black River Public School Middlehigh?
23.4% of students at Black River Public School Middlehigh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River Public School Middlehigh?
The largest demographic group at Black River Public School Middlehigh is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River Public School Middlehigh?
Black River Public School Middlehigh has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black River Public School Middlehigh rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Public School Middlehigh ranks #1 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
Is Black River Public School Middlehigh a good school?
Black River Public School Middlehigh earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Black River Public School?
Besides Black River Public School Middlehigh, Black River Public School also operates Black River Public School Elementary (395 students). See the Black River Public School district page for the complete list.
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