Enrollment
424
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitehall Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitehall Middle School
Whitehall Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Whitehall, Michigan, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 726 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #465.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Whitehall District Schools also operates Whitehall Senior High School (597 students) and Shoreline Elementary School (432 students) alongside Whitehall 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 Whitehall Middle School compares
Whitehall 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall District Schools, which includes Whitehall Middle School.
$14,371
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 50.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Whitehall on the city page.
Is Whitehall Middle School a good school?
Whitehall Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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