Serving 227 students in grades 3-6, Bad Axe Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bad Axe Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bad Axe, MI, encompassing approximately 90.4 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 8.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bad Axe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bad Axe Middle School's student population of 227 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bad Axe Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bad Axe Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bad Axe Middle School's ranking?
Bad Axe Middle School is ranked #1077 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bad Axe Middle School?
227 students attend Bad Axe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bad Axe Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bad Axe Middle School?
Bad Axe Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bad Axe Middle School offer ?
Bad Axe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bad Axe Middle School part of?
Bad Axe Middle School is part of Bad Axe School District.
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