Middle School South vs. Middle School Central
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades 6-8, Middle School South 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 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 552 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Central 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
389 students
552 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2115 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1375 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
128
205
Grade 7 Students
127
195
Grade 8 Students
134
152
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
35%
15%
% White
53%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%