- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, MI
Mcbride Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcbride Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263456007035
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbride Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcbride Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbride Middle School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI.
School address
District: Van Buren Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263456007035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Mcbride Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 263456007035 · Belleville, MI Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 17:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,669 students)
Mcbride Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mcbride Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belleville Hig
Belleville High School
1,669 students
- Owen Intermedi 575
Owen Intermediate School
575 students
- This school 561
Mcbride Middle School
561 students
- Tyler Road Ele 388
Tyler Road Elementary School
388 students
- Edgemont Eleme 358
Edgemont Elementary School
358 students
- Savage Road El 342
Savage Road Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Mcbride Middle School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbride Middle School compares
Mcbride 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$16,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 339 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
African American 40.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Mcbride Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Van Buren Public Schools reports $16,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcbride Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyler Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Savage Road Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbride Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcbride Middle School
How many students attend Mcbride Middle School?
Mcbride Middle School has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbride Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbride Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Mcbride Middle School?
59.9% of students at Mcbride Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbride Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcbride Middle School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Belleville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbride Middle School?
Mcbride Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Mcbride Middle School rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbride Middle School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren Public Schools?
Besides Mcbride Middle School, Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students), Owen Intermediate School (575 students), and Tyler Road Elementary School (388 students). See the Van Buren Public Schools district page for the complete list.