Smith Middle School vs. Boulan Park Middle School
Should I attend Smith Middle School or Boulan Park 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
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
Boulan Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Boulan Park Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
606 students
809 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#20 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
213
267
Grade 7 Students
178
262
Grade 8 Students
215
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
58%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
51%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%