- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saugatuck, MI
Saugatuck Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Saugatuck 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 263096001318
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saugatuck Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 186
- students enrolled
Saugatuck Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Saugatuck Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263096001318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Saugatuck Middle School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 263096001318 · Saugatuck, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 15.5:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas Elementary School (366 students)
Saugatuck Middle School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Saugatuck Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas Elemen
Douglas Elementary School
366 students
- Saugatuck High
Saugatuck High School
267 students
- This school
Saugatuck Middle School
186 students
What this shows Saugatuck Middle School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saugatuck Middle School compares
Saugatuck 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$15,257
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Saugatuck Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Saugatuck Public Schools reports $15,257 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saugatuck Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saugatuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saugatuck Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saugatuck Middle School
How many students attend Saugatuck Middle School?
Saugatuck Middle School has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saugatuck, MI. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saugatuck Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saugatuck Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Saugatuck Middle School?
28.9% of students at Saugatuck Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saugatuck Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Saugatuck Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Saugatuck, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saugatuck Middle School?
Saugatuck Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Saugatuck Public Schools?
Besides Saugatuck Middle School, Saugatuck Public Schools also operates Douglas Elementary School (366 students) and Saugatuck High School (267 students). See the Saugatuck Public Schools district page for the complete list.