- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Black River Public School Middlehigh held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 260011400705 · Holland, MI Other · MID · CHARTER
569 enr · 13.5:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Black River Public School Elementary (395 students)
Black River Public School Middlehigh held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Black River Public School Middlehigh compares
Black River Public School Middlehigh 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Black River Public School reports $11,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~569 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.