Enrollment
593
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield Hills, MI
East Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260609004236
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hills Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hills Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hills Middle School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
School address
District: Bloomfield Hills Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260609004236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hills Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hills Middle School
East Hills Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, enrolling 593 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 593 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bloomfield Hills Schools spends $22,272 per pupil, 65% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bloomfield Hills Schools also operates Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students) and Eastover Elementary School (589 students) alongside East Hills 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 East Hills Middle School compares
East Hills 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$22,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 72.5%
African American 9.1%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, East Hills Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield Hills Schools, which includes East Hills Middle School.
$22,272
Per student
+65%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 East Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Way Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~593 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Hills Middle School
How many students attend East Hills Middle School?
East Hills Middle School has 593 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hills Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 East Hills Middle School?
14.4% of students at East Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Hills Middle School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hills Middle School?
East Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 East Hills Middle School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hills Middle School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills on the city page.
Is East Hills Middle School a good school?
East Hills Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. 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 Bloomfield Hills Schools?
Besides East Hills Middle School, Bloomfield Hills Schools also operates Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students), Eastover Elementary School (589 students), and Bloomfield Hills Middle School (555 students). See the Bloomfield Hills Schools district page for the complete list.
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