- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stevensville, MI
Lakeshore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262082005746
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Stevensville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Stevensville, MI.
School address
District: Lakeshore School District (Berrien) · Michigan
NCES ID 262082005746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lakeshore Middle School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 262082005746 · Stevensville, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 17.5:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeshore High School (843 students)
Lakeshore Middle School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeshore High
Lakeshore High School
843 students
- This school
Lakeshore Middle School
612 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
412 students
- Stewart Elemen
Stewart Elementary School
391 students
- Hollywood Elem
Hollywood Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Lakeshore Middle School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore Middle School compares
Lakeshore 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Lakeshore Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeshore School District (Berrien) reports $13,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Middle School
How many students attend Lakeshore Middle School?
Lakeshore Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stevensville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeshore Middle School?
30.9% of students at Lakeshore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore Middle School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Stevensville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore Middle School?
Lakeshore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Lakeshore Middle School rank among public schools in Stevensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Stevensville, 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 Stevensville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeshore School District (Berrien)?
Besides Lakeshore Middle School, Lakeshore School District (Berrien) also operates Lakeshore High School (843 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (412 students), and Stewart Elementary School (391 students). See the Lakeshore School District (Berrien) district page for the complete list.