Enrollment
955
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261644005355
City Middlehigh — Grand Rapids, MI
Federal NCES profile for City Middlehigh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How City Middlehigh compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
City Middlehigh reports 955 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the Michigan average and 34% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 318 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grand Rapids Public Schools spends $19,650 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How City Middlehigh compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,650
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 955 Top 95% in Michigan — larger than 5% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 23.3:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.0% -37% vs state
NCES ID 261644005355
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 318:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes City Middlehigh.
$19,650
Per student
+24%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 45.7%
Federal 21.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Academy
Standard public school
241 students 13:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about City Middlehigh
How many students attend City Middlehigh?
City Middlehigh has 955 students enrolled. It is a other school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at City Middlehigh is 23.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City Middlehigh?
34.0% of students at City Middlehigh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Middlehigh?
The largest demographic group at City Middlehigh is White at 58.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Middlehigh?
City Middlehigh has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.