Harper Woods Middle School
Harper Woods Middle School serves 250 students in grades 7-8.
Harper Woods Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (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 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Harper Woods Middle School's student population of 250 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 250 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Harper Woods Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Harper Woods 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 | #2296 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 37% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 43% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 91% | 18% |
| White | 7% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.52 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Harper Woods Middle School is Harper Woods High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chandler Park Academy Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beacon Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Harper Woods Harper Woods High School Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 583 students10
0.0 miles
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084 0 9-12 583 - Harper Woods Beacon Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-3 | 372 students10
0.6 miles
19475 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5300 0.6 PK-3 372 - Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy High School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 724 students10
0.6 miles
20254 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 715-3057 0.6 9-12 724 - Harper Woods Charles A Poupard Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 306 students10
0.6 miles
20655 Lennon St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 432-4800 0.6 PK-5 306 - Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy Elementary School Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 16%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 965 students10
0.7 miles
20200 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 715-3057 0.7 PK-5 965
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Should students wear uniforms? Learn more about the pros and cons of uniform policies in public schools.
Michelle Rhee's name seems to garner press as often as Education Secretary Arne Duncan, but Rhee has her equal share of critics and supporters. Learn about Rhee's controversial reforms and plans for revolutionizing education in this country.
Is your public school on Facebook? Learn about the positives and disadvantages with getting your district on the most popular destination online.
