- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watervliet, MI
Watervliet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Watervliet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263546001051
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watervliet Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Watervliet · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Watervliet Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watervliet Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Watervliet, MI.
School address
District: Watervliet School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263546001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Watervliet Middle School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 263546001051 · Watervliet, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 16.3:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Watervliet Senior High School (360 students)
Watervliet Middle School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Watervliet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watervliet Sen
Watervliet Senior High School
360 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
335 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
312 students
- This school
Watervliet Middle School
309 students
- Way Watervlie 90
Way Watervliet High School
90 students
What this shows Watervliet Middle School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watervliet Middle School compares
Watervliet 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$14,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Watervliet Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Watervliet School District reports $14,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watervliet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Way Watervliet High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watervliet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watervliet Middle School
How many students attend Watervliet Middle School?
Watervliet Middle School has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watervliet, MI. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watervliet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watervliet Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Watervliet Middle School?
61.1% of students at Watervliet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watervliet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Watervliet Middle School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Watervliet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watervliet Middle School?
Watervliet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Watervliet Middle School rank among public schools in Watervliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Watervliet Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Watervliet, 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 Watervliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Watervliet School District?
Besides Watervliet Middle School, Watervliet School District also operates Watervliet Senior High School (360 students), South Elementary School (335 students), and North Elementary School (312 students). See the Watervliet School District district page for the complete list.