Avondale Middle School
- Avondale Middle School serves 753 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Avondale Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Avondale Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Avondale Middle School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 753 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Avondale Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Avondale Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #979 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 24% | 18% |
| White | 53% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avondale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Avondale Middle School is Meadows School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Troy College And Career High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Deerfield Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Meadows School Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 7 students
0.1 miles
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6440 0.1 12 7 - Rochester Deerfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 393 students
0.8 miles
3600 Crooks Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6700 0.8 K-5 393 - Troy Woodland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
1.5 miles
6465 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 537-6900 1.5 PK-5 382 - Rochester Hamlin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 427 students
1.6 miles
270 West Hamlin Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3600 1.6 PK-5 427 - Rochester Brooklands Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
1.9 miles
490 East Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3400 1.9 PK-5 481
School Reviews
| 5 Parents and teachers are wonderful! Cooperation between the two is evident. The atmosphere is one of caring and determination by the teachers to help students succeed. - Posted by Teacher - dkohn |
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