Fruitport Middle School
Fruitport Middle School serves 637 students in grades 6-8.
Fruitport Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Fruitport Middle School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 637 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fruitport Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fruitport Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1556 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fruitport Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fruitport Middle School is Fruitport Alternative High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edgewood Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fruitport Edgewood Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 555 students10
0.0 miles
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3171 0 PK-5 555 - Fruitport Fruitport Alternative High School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 34 students10
0.0 miles
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101 0 9-12 34 - Fruitport Fruitport Adult Education Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 37 students
0.3 miles
357 North 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3114 0.3 9-12 37 - Fruitport Fruitport High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 847 students10
0.3 miles
357 North 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101 0.3 9-12 847 - Fruitport Early Childhood Center Grades: PK
0.6 miles
3113 Pontaluna Road
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-4102 0.6 PK n/a
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