Larson Middle School vs. Smith Middle School
Should I attend Larson Middle School or Smith Middle 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
Larson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 722 students in grades 6-8, Larson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Smith Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
722 students
606 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#69 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
245
213
Grade 7 Students
239
178
Grade 8 Students
238
215
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
33%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
59%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%