- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holland, MI
Harbor Lights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Lights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263591001169
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Lights Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harbor Lights Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Lights Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591001169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Harbor Lights Middle School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 263591001169 · Holland, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 19.6:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
Harbor Lights Middle School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harbor Lights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- This school
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- Woodside Eleme 431
Woodside Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Harbor Lights Middle School reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbor Lights Middle School compares
Harbor Lights 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$14,755
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 38.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 5.0%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Harbor Lights Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harbor Lights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbor Lights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~903 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harbor Lights Middle School
How many students attend Harbor Lights Middle School?
Harbor Lights Middle School has 903 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Lights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Lights Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harbor Lights Middle School?
44.9% of students at Harbor Lights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbor Lights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harbor Lights Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Lights Middle School?
Harbor Lights Middle School 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 Harbor Lights Middle School rank among middle schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Lights Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides Harbor Lights Middle School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students), and Waukazoo Elementary School (466 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.