Enrollment
688
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hudsonville, MI
Riley Street Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riley Street Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261884001250
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riley Street Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riley Street Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Street Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riley Street Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riley Street Middle School
Riley Street Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Hudsonville, Michigan, enrolling 688 students.
At 17.6:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 688 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #161.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students) and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students) alongside Riley Street 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 Riley Street Middle School compares
Riley Street 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$12,627
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Riley Street Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudsonville Public School District, which includes Riley Street Middle School.
$12,627
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 1.7%
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 Riley Street Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riley Street Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle 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 (~688 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riley Street Middle School
How many students attend Riley Street Middle School?
Riley Street Middle School has 688 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Street Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Street Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riley Street Middle School?
18.2% of students at Riley Street Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riley Street Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riley Street Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riley Street Middle School?
Riley Street Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Riley Street Middle School rank among public schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Street Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Hudsonville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hudsonville on the city page.
Is Riley Street Middle School a good school?
Riley Street Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Riley Street Middle School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students), and Hudsonville Freshman Building (468 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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