Middle School South vs. Middle School Central
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 383 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 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 601 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 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
383 students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
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
122
191
Grade 7 Students
127
212
Grade 8 Students
134
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
36%
15%
% White
51%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%