- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitehall, MI
Whitehall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263630007218
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehall Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whitehall, MI.
School address
District: Whitehall District Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263630007218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Whitehall Middle School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 263630007218 · Whitehall, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 14.1:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall Senior High School (597 students)
Whitehall Middle School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whitehall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitehall Seni
Whitehall Senior High School
597 students
- Shoreline Elem
Shoreline Elementary School
432 students
- Whitehall Ealy
Whitehall Ealy Elem School
431 students
- This school
Whitehall Middle School
424 students
- White Lake Are 129
White Lake Area Community Education
129 students
What this shows Whitehall Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehall Middle School compares
Whitehall 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$16,637
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Whitehall Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Whitehall District Schools reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoreline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Ealy Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Lake Area Community Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehall Middle School
How many students attend Whitehall Middle School?
Whitehall Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitehall, MI. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Whitehall Middle School?
43.0% of students at Whitehall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall Middle School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Whitehall, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall Middle School?
Whitehall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Whitehall Middle School rank among public schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whitehall, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Whitehall District Schools?
Besides Whitehall Middle School, Whitehall District Schools also operates Whitehall Senior High School (597 students), Shoreline Elementary School (432 students), and Whitehall Ealy Elem School (431 students). See the Whitehall District Schools district page for the complete list.