Powell Middle School (Closed 2021)

62100 Jewell Rd
Washington, MI 48094
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Powell Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
648 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
47%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Powell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Powell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
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Asian
(19-20)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Powell Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
11%
8%
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Black
(19-20)
2%
18%
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White
(19-20)
82%
66%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Powell Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
22%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Powell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Powell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Powell Middle School?
648 students attend Powell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Powell Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Powell Middle School offer ?
Powell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Powell Middle School part of?
Powell Middle School is part of Romeo Community Schools School District.

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