Blanchette Middle School (Closed 2014)

Serving 460 students in grades 6-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
460 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
4%
41%
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(12-13)
23%
65%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blanchette 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 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
98%
18%
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White
1%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
School District Of The City Of Inkster
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Blanchette Middle School?
460 students attend Blanchette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Blanchette Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanchette Middle School?
Blanchette Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blanchette Middle School offer ?
Blanchette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blanchette Middle School part of?
Blanchette Middle School is part of School District Of The City Of Inkster.

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