Enrollment
605
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holland, MI
Holland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261842000026
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holland Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Holland Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Holland City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261842000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holland Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holland Middle School
Holland Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 491 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #315.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Holland City School District also operates Holland High School (967 students) and West (413 students) alongside Holland 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 Holland Middle School compares
Holland 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$15,606
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 38.3%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Holland Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holland City School District, which includes Holland Middle School.
$15,606
Per student
+16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.0%
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 Holland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holland Heights | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holland Middle School
How many students attend Holland Middle School?
Holland Middle School has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holland Middle School is 18.3:1, 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 Holland Middle School?
58.8% of students at Holland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holland Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holland Middle School?
Holland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Holland Middle School rank among middle schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Holland Middle School ranks #3 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.
Is Holland Middle School a good school?
Holland Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Holland City School District?
Besides Holland Middle School, Holland City School District also operates Holland High School (967 students), West (413 students), and Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (307 students). See the Holland City School District district page for the complete list.
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