- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Macatawa Bay Middle School held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 263591007196 · Holland, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15.4:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
Macatawa Bay Middle School held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Macatawa Bay Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- This school 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- Woodside Eleme 431
Woodside Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Macatawa Bay Middle School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macatawa Bay Middle School compares
Macatawa Bay 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~632 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.