Beach Middle School vs. South Meadows Elementary School
Should I attend Beach Middle School or South Meadows Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Beach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
South Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Beach Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 490 students in grades 3-5, South Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
3-5
Total Students
544 students
490 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1038 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
-
169
Grade 4 Students
-
133
Grade 5 Students
-
188
Grade 6 Students
161
-
Grade 7 Students
185
-
Grade 8 Students
198
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%