Dowagiac Middle School

57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 464 students in grades 6-8, Dowagiac 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 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dowagiac Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Dowagiac Middle School's student population of 464 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Dowagiac Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dowagiac Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2374 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
36%
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29%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
21%
9%
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Black
7%
18%
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White
55%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dowagiac Middle School's ranking?
Dowagiac Middle School is ranked #2374 out of 2,925 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Dowagiac Middle School?
464 students attend Dowagiac Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dowagiac Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowagiac Middle School?
Dowagiac Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dowagiac Middle School offer ?
Dowagiac Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dowagiac Middle School part of?
Dowagiac Middle School is part of Dowagiac Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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