Enrollment
632
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holland, MI
Macatawa Bay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Macatawa Bay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263591007196
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macatawa Bay Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Macatawa Bay Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macatawa Bay Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591007196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macatawa Bay Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macatawa Bay Middle School
Macatawa Bay Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 632 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 141 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 632 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students) alongside Macatawa Bay 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 Macatawa Bay Middle School compares
Macatawa Bay 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$13,507
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 50.0%
White 35.0%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Macatawa Bay Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Ottawa Public School District, which includes Macatawa Bay Middle School.
$13,507
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 Macatawa Bay Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macatawa Bay Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~632 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Macatawa Bay Middle School
How many students attend Macatawa Bay Middle School?
Macatawa Bay Middle School has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macatawa Bay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macatawa Bay Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macatawa Bay Middle School?
58.7% of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macatawa Bay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Macatawa Bay Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macatawa Bay Middle School?
Macatawa Bay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Macatawa Bay Middle School rank among middle schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Macatawa Bay Middle School ranks #1 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 Macatawa Bay Middle School a good school?
Macatawa Bay Middle School earns 36/100 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 West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides Macatawa Bay Middle School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Waukazoo Elementary School (466 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.
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