Serving 79 students in grades 6-8, Covert Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Covert Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 36.8 square miles in Covert, MI. Families typically have a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covert Middle School's student population of 79 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Covert 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 Covert Middle School is 0.48, 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
#2814 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-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 Covert Middle School's ranking?
Covert Middle School is ranked #2814 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Covert Middle School?
79 students attend Covert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Covert Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covert Middle School?
Covert Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Covert Middle School offer ?
Covert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Covert Middle School part of?
Covert Middle School is part of Covert School District.
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