Enrollment
1,024
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillside Middle School
Hillside Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Northville, Michigan, enrolling 1,024 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,024 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students) and Meads Mill Middle School (615 students) alongside Hillside 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 Hillside Middle School compares
Hillside 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,291
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northville Public Schools, which includes Hillside Middle School.
$14,291
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,024 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillside Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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