- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Buffalo, MI
New Buffalo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Buffalo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262514000803
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Buffalo Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Buffalo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Buffalo Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Buffalo Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Buffalo, MI.
School address
District: New Buffalo Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262514000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
New Buffalo Middle School shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 262514000803 · New Buffalo, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 10.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: New Buffalo Elementary School (211 students)
New Buffalo Middle School shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
New Buffalo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Buffalo El
New Buffalo Elementary School
211 students
- New Buffalo Se
New Buffalo Senior High School
172 students
- This school
New Buffalo Middle School
133 students
What this shows New Buffalo Middle School reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Buffalo Middle School compares
New Buffalo Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$31,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, New Buffalo Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for New Buffalo Area Schools reports $31,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Buffalo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Buffalo Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Buffalo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Buffalo Middle School
How many students attend New Buffalo Middle School?
New Buffalo Middle School has 133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Buffalo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 42% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 35% 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 New Buffalo Middle School?
34.8% of students at New Buffalo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Buffalo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Buffalo Middle School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in New Buffalo, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Buffalo Middle School?
New Buffalo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Buffalo Middle School rank among public schools in New Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, New Buffalo Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Buffalo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Buffalo Area Schools?
Besides New Buffalo Middle School, New Buffalo Area Schools also operates New Buffalo Elementary School (211 students) and New Buffalo Senior High School (172 students). See the New Buffalo Area Schools district page for the complete list.