- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 260678004279 · Saginaw, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 25.3:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (501 students)
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
501 students
- Martin G Atkin
Martin G Atkins Elementary School
381 students
- This school
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
379 students
- Thomas White S 187
Thomas White School
187 students
What this shows Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah compares
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District reports $14,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~379 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.