Jefferson Middle School vs. South Lake Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 922 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, South Lake 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 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
922 students
341 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2662 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
281
111
Grade 7 Students
321
102
Grade 8 Students
320
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
15%
63%
% White
73%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%