Serving 263 students in grades 6-8, Blissfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blissfield Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Blissfield school district, encompassing approximately 119.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blissfield Middle School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blissfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blissfield Middle School is 0.22, 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
#1530 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Blissfield Middle School's ranking?
Blissfield Middle School is ranked #1530 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Blissfield Middle School?
263 students attend Blissfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blissfield Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blissfield Middle School?
Blissfield Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blissfield Middle School offer ?
Blissfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blissfield Middle School part of?
Blissfield Middle School is part of Blissfield Community Schools.
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