- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Lake, MI
White Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261899005585
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Lake Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in White Lake · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Lake Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in White Lake, MI.
School address
District: Huron Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261899005585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
White Lake Middle School shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 261899005585 · White Lake, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 19.4:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (1,193 students)
White Lake Middle School shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
White Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford High S
Milford High School
1,193 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High School
1,012 students
- Muir Middle Sc
Muir Middle School
656 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle School
531 students
- This school
White Lake Middle School
525 students
- Country Oaks E
Country Oaks Elementary School
488 students
What this shows White Lake Middle School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Lake Middle School compares
White Lake Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$14,850
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, White Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Huron Valley Schools reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Lake Middle School
How many students attend White Lake Middle School?
White Lake Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Lake Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Lake Middle School?
34.6% of students at White Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White Lake Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in White Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Lake Middle School?
White Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 White Lake Middle School rank among public schools in White Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, White Lake Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in White 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 White Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Huron Valley Schools?
Besides White Lake Middle School, Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students), Lakeland High School (1,012 students), and Muir Middle School (656 students). See the Huron Valley Schools district page for the complete list.