Fort Gratiot Middle School vs. Michigan Connections Academy
Should I attend Fort Gratiot Middle School or Michigan Connections Academy? 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
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Michigan Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,673 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
563 students
1,673 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#647 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
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75-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
54
Grade 1 Students
-
72
Grade 2 Students
-
81
Grade 3 Students
-
99
Grade 4 Students
-
97
Grade 5 Students
-
127
Grade 6 Students
173
158
Grade 7 Students
188
175
Grade 8 Students
202
175
Grade 9 Students
-
188
Grade 10 Students
-
183
Grade 11 Students
-
129
Grade 12 Students
-
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
20%
% White
89%
62%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
