- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Orchard View Middle School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 262676006303 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 23.4:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Cardinal Elementary (611 students)
Orchard View Middle School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Orchard View Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
611 students
- Orchard View H
Orchard View High School
543 students
- This school
Orchard View Middle School
422 students
- Orchard View E
Orchard View Early Elementary
331 students
- Orchard View C 134
Orchard View Community Education
134 students
What this shows Orchard View Middle School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard View Middle School compares
Orchard View 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,017
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
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.
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
District finance for Orchard View Schools reports $16,017 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~422 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.