- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harbor Beach, MI
Harbor Beach Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Beach Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260000700848
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Beach Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Harbor Beach · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harbor Beach Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Beach Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harbor Beach, MI.
School address
District: Harbor Beach Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000700848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Harbor Beach Middle School held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.7 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260000700848 · Harbor Beach, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 20:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Harbor Beach Community High School (218 students)
Harbor Beach Middle School held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.7 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harbor Beach Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harbor Beach C
Harbor Beach Community High School
218 students
- Harbor Beach E
Harbor Beach Elementary School
165 students
- This school
Harbor Beach Middle School
100 students
What this shows Harbor Beach Middle School reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbor Beach Middle School compares
Harbor Beach 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$14,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Harbor Beach Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harbor Beach Community Schools reports $14,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harbor Beach Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Beach Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Beach Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbor Beach Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harbor Beach Middle School
How many students attend Harbor Beach Middle School?
Harbor Beach Middle School has 100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harbor Beach, MI. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Beach Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harbor Beach Middle School?
41.3% of students at Harbor Beach Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbor Beach Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harbor Beach Middle School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Harbor Beach, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Beach Middle School?
Harbor Beach Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Harbor Beach Middle School rank among public schools in Harbor Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Beach Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harbor Beach, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Besides Harbor Beach Middle School, Harbor Beach Community Schools also operates Harbor Beach Community High School (218 students) and Harbor Beach Elementary School (165 students). See the Harbor Beach Community Schools district page for the complete list.