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White Pines Intermediate School

1400 S GRIFFIN ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417Grand Haven Area Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
762
Students
Total enrolled
$15,480
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 762 students in grades 05–08 in GRAND HAVEN, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,480 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

White Pines Intermediate School is a large middle in GRAND HAVEN, Michigan, serving grades 05–08 with 762 students. The district invests $15,480 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at White Pines Intermediate School

762
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
35%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution378 male · 384 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility35%
National avg 52% · 270 students
Student Composition
84%
Asian2%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 261638005281

Academic Outcomes at White Pines Intermediate School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 22th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 49417

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,480Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,480
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,811
Student Support$2,941
Administration$1,858
Operations$2,322
Other$1,548
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,480 spent per student, an estimated $6,858 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
45%
State government
48.4%
Local (property tax)
44.8%
Federal programs
6.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Griffin Elementary SchoolPeach Plains SchoolRosy Mound SchoolLake Hills Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Lakeshore Middle School
↓
High School
Grand Haven High SchoolCentral High SchoolCareer Development School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyOttawa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGrand Haven Area Public Schools →
Phone: (616)850-6300
NCES ID: 261638005281
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GRAND HAVEN seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Grand Haven Area Public Schools
High
Grand Haven High School
1,732 students · 09–12
● 39 opp24% FRL
Mid
Lakeshore Middle School
760 students · 07–08
● 39 opp29% FRL
Elem
Griffin Elementary School
335 students · PK–04
● 39 opp39% FRL
Elem
Peach Plains School
328 students · PK–04
● 39 opp23% FRL
Elem
Rosy Mound School
293 students · PK–04
● 39 opp15% FRL
Elem
Lake Hills Elementary School
273 students · PK–04
● 38 opp49% FRL
Elem
Mary A White School
258 students · PK–04
● 39 opp49% FRL
Elem
Robinson School
211 students · PK–04
● 39 opp37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1400 S GRIFFIN ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.