Harbor Beach Middle School
Harbor Beach Middle School serves 104 students in grades 6-8.
Harbor Beach 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Harbor Beach Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Harbor Beach Middle School's student population of 104 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 104 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach Middle School is 0.17, 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 | #1080 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harbor Beach Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Harbor Beach Middle School is Harbor Beach Community High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Eccles School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harbor Beach Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Harbor Beach Harbor Beach Community High School Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 222 students10
0.0 miles
402 South 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261 0 9-12 222 - Harbor Beach Harbor Beach Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 168 students10
0.0 miles
402 South 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261 0 K-5 168 - Harbor Beach Eccles School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 34 students10
6.7 miles
5754 Section Line Rd
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-9266 6.7 K-8 34 - Bad Axe Adams Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 12 students
9.9 miles
4151 Section Line Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-8944 9.9 K-8 12 - Bad Axe Verona Mills School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 16 students10
11.4 miles
3487 School St
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-7054 11.4 K-8 16
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