Algonquin Middle School (Closed 2016)

9185 Marsh Rd
Algonac, MI 48001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Algonquin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
390 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Algonquin Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
32%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Algonquin 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 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
55%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Algonquin 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 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Algonquin Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Algonquin Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
96%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Algonquin Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Algonquin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Algonquin Middle School?
390 students attend Algonquin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Algonquin Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algonquin Middle School?
Algonquin Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Algonquin Middle School offer ?
Algonquin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Algonquin Middle School part of?
Algonquin Middle School is part of Algonac Community School District.

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