Enrollment
561
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcbride Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcbride Middle School
Mcbride Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Belleville, Michigan, enrolling 561 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 516 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 373 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 561 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students) and Owen Intermediate School (575 students) alongside Mcbride 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 Mcbride Middle School compares
Mcbride 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,652
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren Public Schools, which includes Mcbride Middle School.
$14,652
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~561 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcbride Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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