Blanchette Middle School serves 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)4%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)23%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District Of The City Of Inkster
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?
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 16:1.
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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