Enrollment
1,019
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saginaw, MI
White Pine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White Pine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263045006694
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Pine Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Pine Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw Township Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263045006694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Pine Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Pine Middle School
White Pine Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 1,019 students.
At 16.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,019 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1019 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 368 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,019 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students) and Sherwood Elementary School (531 students) alongside White Pine 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 White Pine Middle School compares
White Pine 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$12,035
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1019 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 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 48.9%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, White Pine Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw Township Community Schools, which includes White Pine Middle School.
$12,035
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 White Pine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arrowwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weiss Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemmeter Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Pine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,019 students)
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Frequently asked questions about White Pine Middle School
How many students attend White Pine Middle School?
White Pine Middle School has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Pine Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 White Pine Middle School?
52.6% of students at White Pine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Pine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White Pine Middle School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Pine Middle School?
White Pine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 White Pine Middle School rank among middle schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is White Pine Middle School a good school?
White Pine Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Besides White Pine Middle School, Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students), Sherwood Elementary School (531 students), and Arrowwood Elementary School (445 students). See the Saginaw Township Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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