Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, Paw Paw 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 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paw Paw Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Paw Paw, MI, covering approximately 79.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paw Paw Middle School's student population of 498 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw Middle School is 0.30, 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
#1599 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-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 Paw Paw Middle School's ranking?
Paw Paw Middle School is ranked #1599 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Paw Paw Middle School often compared to?
Paw Paw Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawton Middle School, Bloomingdale Middle And High School, Mattawan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Paw Paw Middle School?
498 students attend Paw Paw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Paw Paw Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paw Paw Middle School?
Paw Paw Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paw Paw Middle School offer ?
Paw Paw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paw Paw Middle School part of?
Paw Paw Middle School is part of Paw Paw Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Staff are loving and welcoming, students are kind, and the school environment is very welcoming.
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