Serving 771 students in grades 6-8, Cityside Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cityside Middle School serves the southeast part of Zeeland, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 45.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within this zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cityside Middle School's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
771 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cityside Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cityside Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cityside Middle School's ranking?
Cityside Middle School is ranked #646 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cityside Middle School often compared to?
Cityside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Middle School, Zeeland Quest by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cityside Middle School?
771 students attend Cityside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cityside Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cityside Middle School?
Cityside Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cityside Middle School offer ?
Cityside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cityside Middle School part of?
Cityside Middle School is part of Zeeland School District.
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