- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northville, MI
Hillside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside 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 262598001266
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Northville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Northville, MI.
School address
District: Northville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262598001266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Hillside Middle School held near 981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 262598001266 · Northville, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,024 enr · 19.7:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northville High School (2,441 students)
Hillside Middle School held near 981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hillside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northville Hig
Northville High School
2,441 students
- This school
Hillside Middle School
1,024 students
- Meads Mill Mid 615
Meads Mill Middle School
615 students
- Thornton Creek 531
Thornton Creek Elementary School
531 students
- Winchester Ele 519
Winchester Elementary School
519 students
- Amerman Elemen 504
Amerman Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Hillside Middle School reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Middle School compares
Hillside 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 92% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,646
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Asian 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Hillside Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northville Public Schools reports $15,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meads Mill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amerman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- 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 (~1,024 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Middle School
How many students attend Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,022 (2022-23) → 981 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 13% 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 Hillside Middle School?
4.3% of students at Hillside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Middle School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Northville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Hillside Middle School rank among public schools in Northville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Northville, 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 Northville on the city page.
What other schools are in Northville Public Schools?
Besides Hillside Middle School, Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students), Meads Mill Middle School (615 students), and Thornton Creek Elementary School (531 students). See the Northville Public Schools district page for the complete list.