Serving 797 students in grades 6-8, Middle School At Parkside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School At Parkside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle School At Parkside's student population of 797 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle School At Parkside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School At Parkside is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2524 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
34%
18%
White
43%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School At Parkside's ranking?
Middle School At Parkside is ranked #2524 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Middle School At Parkside often compared to?
Middle School At Parksideis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Kidder Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Middle School At Parkside?
797 students attend Middle School At Parkside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Middle School At Parkside students are White, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School At Parkside?
Middle School At Parkside has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Middle School At Parkside offer ?
Middle School At Parkside offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School At Parkside part of?
Middle School At Parkside is part of Jackson Public Schools School District.
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