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Cityside Middle School vs. Macatawa Bay Middle School

Should you attend Cityside Middle School or Macatawa Bay Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cityside Middle School
320 E Main Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Macatawa Bay Middle School
3700 140th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Macatawa Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 767 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 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 661 students in grades 6-8, Macatawa Bay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
767 students
661 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cityside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cityside Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Macatawa Bay Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cityside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Macatawa Bay Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cityside Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Zeeland School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Macatawa Bay Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Ottawa Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#685 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#1595 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cityside Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Macatawa Bay Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in MI)
32%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cityside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Zeeland School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in MI)
42%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cityside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Zeeland School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MI)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cityside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Zeeland School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macatawa Bay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cityside Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Macatawa Bay Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
247
204
Grade 7 Students
274
228
Grade 8 Students
246
229

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cityside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Zeeland School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cityside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Zeeland School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cityside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Zeeland School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cityside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Zeeland School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cityside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Zeeland School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cityside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Zeeland School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Macatawa Bay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Ottawa Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cityside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Zeeland School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Macatawa Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cityside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Zeeland School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Macatawa Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cityside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Zeeland School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Macatawa Bay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Ottawa Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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