Serving 246 students in grades 5-8, Milton E. Tucker 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 was 3% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)3%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
90%
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Milton E. Tucker Middle School?
246 students attend Milton E. Tucker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Milton E. Tucker Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milton E. Tucker Middle School?
Milton E. Tucker Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Milton E. Tucker Middle School offer ?
Milton E. Tucker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Milton E. Tucker Middle School part of?
Milton E. Tucker Middle School is part of Beecher Community School District.
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