Enrollment
379
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saginaw, MI
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260678004279
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260678004279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 45% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.5% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 195 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 379 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District also operates Bridgeport High School (501 students) and Martin G Atkins Elementary School (381 students) alongside Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah.
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 Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah compares
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,044
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.5 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
African American 67.8%
White 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, which includes Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah.
$12,044
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 21.9%
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 Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin G Atkins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas White School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
How many students attend Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah?
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah has 379 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah is 25.3:1, which is 45% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah?
94.5% of students at Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah is African American at 67.8% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah?
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah rank among middle schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah a good school?
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District?
Besides Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah, Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District also operates Bridgeport High School (501 students), Martin G Atkins Elementary School (381 students), and Thomas White School (187 students). See the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District district page for the complete list.
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