Enrollment
422
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Orchard View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262676006303
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard View Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #18 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard View Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard View Middle School ranks #18 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Orchard View Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262676006303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard View Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard View Middle School
Orchard View Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 34% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #445, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 105 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 422 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Orchard View Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 16.7:1).
Orchard View Schools also operates Cardinal Elementary (611 students) and Orchard View High School (543 students) alongside Orchard View 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 Orchard View Middle School compares
Orchard View 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.3%
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
$13,521
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 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 50.5%
African American 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Orchard View Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orchard View Schools, which includes Orchard View Middle School.
$13,521
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 14.3%
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 Orchard View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard View Early Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard View Community Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~422 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard View Middle School
How many students attend Orchard View Middle School?
Orchard View Middle School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Middle School is 23.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard View Middle School?
77.6% of students at Orchard View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard View Middle School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard View Middle School?
Orchard View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Orchard View Middle School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard View Middle School ranks #18 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Orchard View Middle School a good school?
Orchard View Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. 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 Orchard View Schools?
Besides Orchard View Middle School, Orchard View Schools also operates Cardinal Elementary (611 students), Orchard View High School (543 students), and Orchard View Early Elementary (331 students). See the Orchard View Schools district page for the complete list.
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