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Scarlett Middle School vs. Tappan Middle School

Should you attend Scarlett Middle School or Tappan Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Scarlett Middle School
3300 Lorraine St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tappan Middle School
2251 E Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Scarlett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Tappan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, Scarlett 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 640 students in grades 6-8, Tappan Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
629 students
640 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scarlett Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tappan Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scarlett Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tappan Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scarlett Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tappan Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scarlett Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ann Arbor School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tappan Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ann Arbor School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2049 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#343 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scarlett Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tappan Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
56%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scarlett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tappan Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
66%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scarlett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tappan Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
64%
(Top 10% in MI)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tappan Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Scarlett Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tappan Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
199
205
Grade 7 Students
212
225
Grade 8 Students
218
210

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scarlett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tappan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scarlett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tappan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scarlett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tappan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scarlett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tappan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scarlett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tappan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scarlett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tappan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scarlett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tappan Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scarlett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tappan Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scarlett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tappan Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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