Central Middle School vs. Fort Gratiot Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, Central 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 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Fort Gratiot 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 29% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
676 students
563 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2372 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1540 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
195
173
Grade 7 Students
230
188
Grade 8 Students
251
202
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
14%
1%
% White
65%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%