- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spring Lake, MI
Spring Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263255001251
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Lake Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Spring Lake · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Lake Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Spring Lake, MI.
School address
District: Spring Lake Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263255001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Spring Lake Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 263255001251 · Spring Lake, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 18.2:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Lake High School (795 students)
Spring Lake Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Spring Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Lake Hi
Spring Lake High School
795 students
- Holmes Element
Holmes Elementary School
409 students
- Jeffers Elemen
Jeffers Elementary School
379 students
- This school
Spring Lake Middle School
345 students
- Spring Lake In
Spring Lake Intermediate School
330 students
- Spring Lake Al 13
Spring Lake Alternative Education
13 students
What this shows Spring Lake Middle School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Lake Middle School compares
Spring Lake 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,521
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Spring Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Spring Lake Public Schools reports $15,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeffers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Lake Middle School
How many students attend Spring Lake Middle School?
Spring Lake Middle School has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spring Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Lake Middle School?
16.1% of students at Spring Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Lake Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Spring Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Lake Middle School?
Spring Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Spring Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Spring Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Lake Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Lake Public Schools?
Besides Spring Lake Middle School, Spring Lake Public Schools also operates Spring Lake High School (795 students), Holmes Elementary School (409 students), and Jeffers Elementary School (379 students). See the Spring Lake Public Schools district page for the complete list.