Boyd W Arthurs Middle School vs. Shumate Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, Boyd W Arthurs Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, Shumate Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
513 students
763 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1052 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1395 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
175
248
Grade 7 Students
144
235
Grade 8 Students
194
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
87%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%