Serving 405 students in grades 6-8, Middle School South 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 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Middle School South's student population of 405 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle School South 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 South is 0.58, 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
#1760 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
32%
18%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 South's ranking?
Middle School South is ranked #1760 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Middle School South often compared to?
Middle School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Algonquin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Middle School South?
405 students attend Middle School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Middle School South students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School South?
Middle School South has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Middle School South offer ?
Middle School South offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle School South part of?
Middle School South is part of L''anse Creuse Public Schools School District.
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