Enrollment
348
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midland, MI
Bullock Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bullock Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260732004325
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullock Creek Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullock Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullock Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Bullock Creek School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260732004325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullock Creek Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullock Creek Middle School
Bullock Creek Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Midland, Michigan, enrolling 348 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 657 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 97 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 348 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bullock Creek School District also operates Bullock Creek High School (462 students) and Floyd School (306 students) alongside Bullock Creek Middle School.
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 Bullock Creek Middle School compares
Bullock Creek Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,188
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Bullock Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullock Creek School District, which includes Bullock Creek Middle School.
$13,188
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 67.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Bullock Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bullock Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine River Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullock Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bullock Creek Middle School
How many students attend Bullock Creek Middle School?
Bullock Creek Middle School has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullock Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullock Creek Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Bullock Creek Middle School?
41.0% of students at Bullock Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullock Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bullock Creek Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullock Creek Middle School?
Bullock Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bullock Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullock Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Midland, 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 Midland on the city page.
Is Bullock Creek Middle School a good school?
Bullock Creek Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Bullock Creek School District?
Besides Bullock Creek Middle School, Bullock Creek School District also operates Bullock Creek High School (462 students), Floyd School (306 students), and Bullock Creek Elementary School (303 students). See the Bullock Creek School District district page for the complete list.
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