Duncan Lake Middle School
Tel:
(616)891-1380
- Duncan Lake Middle School serves 482 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Duncan Lake Middle School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Duncan Lake Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Duncan Lake Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #345 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caledonia Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Duncan Lake Middle School is Caledonia High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kraft Meadows Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Caledonia Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Caledonia Caledonia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 409 students
0.0 miles
9770 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616)891-8181 0.0 K-5 409 - Caledonia Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center Special Education School
Grades: K | 63 students
0.0 miles
9751 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616)891-6220 0.0 K 63 - Caledonia Duncan Lake Transitions Program Grades: Inquire with school | 12 students
0.0 miles
9753 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616)891-8145 0.0 Inquire with school 12 - Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 590 students
0.7 miles
9230 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616)891-8649 0.7 6-8 590 - Caledonia Caledonia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1479 students
0.9 miles
9050 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616)891-8129 0.9 9-12 1479
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