Serving 512 students in grades 6-8, Sparta Middle School 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 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparta Middle School's student population of 512 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparta Middle School 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 Sparta Middle School is 0.31, which is less 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
#1543 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Sparta Middle School's ranking?
Sparta Middle School is ranked #1543 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sparta Middle School often compared to?
Sparta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Sparta Middle School?
512 students attend Sparta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sparta Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparta Middle School?
Sparta Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sparta Middle School offer ?
Sparta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparta Middle School part of?
Sparta Middle School is part of Sparta Area Schools School District.
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