Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Harbor Beach 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harbor Beach Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 119.9 square miles in Harbor Beach, MI. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harbor Beach Middle School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach Middle School is 0.15, 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
#2087 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor Beach Middle School's ranking?
Harbor Beach Middle School is ranked #2087 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Harbor Beach Middle School?
100 students attend Harbor Beach Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Harbor Beach Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harbor Beach Middle School?
Harbor Beach Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harbor Beach Middle School offer ?
Harbor Beach Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harbor Beach Middle School part of?
Harbor Beach Middle School is part of Harbor Beach Community Schools.
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