Shumate Middle School vs. Thomas Simpson Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, Shumate 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 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 399 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Simpson 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
763 students
399 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1395 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1935 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
248
122
Grade 7 Students
235
140
Grade 8 Students
280
137
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
79%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
