Serving 353 students in grades 6-8, Harper Woods 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 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harper Woods Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 1.8 square miles in Harper Woods, MI. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harper Woods Middle School's student population of 353 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
Campus Size
30 acres
School Rankings
Harper Woods 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 Harper Woods Middle School is 0.12, 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
#2780 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 is Harper Woods Middle School's ranking?
Harper Woods Middle School is ranked #2780 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Harper Woods Middle School?
353 students attend Harper Woods Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harper Woods Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper Woods Middle School?
Harper Woods Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harper Woods Middle School offer ?
Harper Woods Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harper Woods Middle School part of?
Harper Woods Middle School is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.
School Reviews
Review Harper Woods Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
