- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zeeland, MI
Cityside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cityside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263666000702
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cityside Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cityside Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cityside Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Cityside Middle School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 263666000702 · Zeeland, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 18.4:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Zeeland West High School (975 students)
Cityside Middle School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cityside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zeeland West H
Zeeland West High School
975 students
- Zeeland East H
Zeeland East High School
935 students
- This school
Cityside Middle School
771 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
577 students
- New Groningen
New Groningen School
512 students
- Quincy Element
Quincy Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Cityside Middle School reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cityside Middle School compares
Cityside Middle School 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
40
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Cityside Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Zeeland Public Schools reports $15,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cityside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zeeland East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Groningen School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quincy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cityside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- 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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cityside Middle School
How many students attend Cityside Middle School?
Cityside Middle School has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zeeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cityside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cityside Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cityside Middle School?
19.7% of students at Cityside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cityside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cityside Middle School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cityside Middle School?
Cityside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Cityside Middle School rank among public schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cityside Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Zeeland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zeeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides Cityside Middle School, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students), Zeeland East High School (935 students), and Creekside Middle School (577 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.