Enrollment
771
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cityside Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cityside Middle School
Cityside Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Zeeland, Michigan, enrolling 771 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.7% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 771 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students) and Zeeland East High School (935 students) alongside Cityside 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 Cityside Middle School compares
Cityside 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeeland Public Schools, which includes Cityside Middle School.
$13,560
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cityside Middle School a good school?
Cityside Middle School earns 35/100 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 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.
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