Larson Middle School
Tel:
(248) 823-4800
- Larson Middle School serves 786 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Larson Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Larson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Larson Middle School's student population of 786 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 786 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Larson Middle School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Larson Middle School is 0.52, which is equal to 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 | #147 out of 3119 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Troy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Larson Middle School is Athens High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Frank Jeannette Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wass Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Troy Wass Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
0.6 miles
2340 Willard Drive
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900 0.6 PK-5 426 - Troy Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 337 students
0.7 miles
4600 Forsyth Drive
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3500 0.7 PK-5 337 - Troy Athens High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,560 student
0.8 miles
4333 John R Road
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-2900 0.8 9-12 1,560 - Troy Costello Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
0.9 miles
1333 Hamman Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3700 0.9 PK-5 359 - Troy Troy Union Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
1.3 miles
1340 E Square Lake Road
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3100 1.3 K-5 470
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