Macatawa Bay Middle School

(616)786-2000

www.westottawa.net

646 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Macatawa Bay Middle School, located in Holland, Michigan, is a key component of the West Ottawa Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents through various extracurricular offerings.

The school is deeply integrated into the West Ottawa community, placing a strong emphasis on collaboration, inclusivity, and student engagement. With a focus on preparing "life-ready" graduates, Macatawa Bay Middle School utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology to support its students. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to excellence, the school provides a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

646

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Macatawa Bay Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	323
Black	21
Asian	35
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

Hispanic
323 (50.0 %)
White
231 (35.8 %)
Asian
35 (5.4 %)
Two or More
34 (5.3 %)
Black
21 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Ottawa Public School District
Phone:	(616)786-2000
Website:	http://www.westottawa.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 213

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 216