Harker Middle School (Closed 2012)

234 Vosper St
Saranac, MI 48881
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Harker Middle School serves 264 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
264 students

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
83%
80%
(10-11)
84%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
96%
63%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
4%
0.08

Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Harker Middle School?
264 students attend Harker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harker Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harker Middle School?
Harker Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harker Middle School offer ?
Harker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harker Middle School part of?
Harker Middle School is part of Saranac Community Schools.

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