At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Northern Hills Middle School: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Northern Hills Middle School
Northern Hills Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Forest Hills Public Schools. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northern Hills Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black6.4%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Forest Hills Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northern Trails 56 School
Middle · Grades 05–06
520 reported students
Eastern Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
528 reported students
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
488 reported students
Central Woodlands 56 School
Middle · Grades 05–06
462 reported students
Goodwillie Environmental School
Middle · Grades 05–06
103 reported students
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
520 reported students
Public schools near Northern Hills Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Trails 56 School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 05–06 | 520 | 0.3 mi |
| Eastern Middle School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 06–08 | 528 | 2.9 mi |
| East Grand Rapids Middle School Middle · East Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 710 | 3.3 mi |
| Central Woodlands 56 School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 05–06 | 462 | 3.7 mi |
| Highlands School Middle · Northview Public Schools | 05–06 | 445 | 4 mi |
| Central Middle School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 07–08 | 488 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northern Hills Middle School
What grades does Northern Hills Middle School serve?
Northern Hills Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Forest Hills Public Schools.
How many students attend Northern Hills Middle School?
Northern Hills Middle School reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 531 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northern Hills Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 515 students and 28.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northern Hills Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northern Hills Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Northern Hills Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northern Hills Middle School in?
Northern Hills Middle School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northern Hills Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northern Trails 56 School (0.3 mi), Eastern Middle School (2.9 mi), East Grand Rapids Middle School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.