Athens Middle School (Closed 2011)

515 East Williams St
Athens, MI 49011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
80-84%
78%
(09-10)
85-89%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
2%
2%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
2%
5%
Black
(09-10)
n/a
20%
White
(09-10)
96%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
43%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
6%
School District Name
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Athens Middle School?
200 students attend Athens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Athens Middle School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Athens Middle School offer ?
Athens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Athens Middle School part of?
Athens Middle School is part of Athens Area Schools.

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