- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Federal NCES profile for Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644008881
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #9 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh ranks #9 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644008881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261644008881 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 18.4:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City Middlehig
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- Harrison Park
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- This school 184
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
184 students
What this shows Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh compares
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh 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 | 57.8% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 77% | - | - |
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.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
60.9%
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
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 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 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
How many students attend Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh?
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh 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 Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh?
57.8% of students at Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh?
The largest demographic group at Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh?
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh ranks #9 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students), Union High School (881 students), and Harrison Park Academy (708 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.