Serving 222 students in grades 5-8, Potterville Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Potterville Middle School's attendance zone serves the entire district in Potterville, MI, covering approximately 15.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potterville Middle School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
222 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Potterville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potterville Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1527 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potterville Middle School's ranking?
Potterville Middle School is ranked #1527 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Potterville Middle School often compared to?
Potterville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tc Holbrook Elementary School, Delta Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Potterville Middle School?
222 students attend Potterville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Potterville Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potterville Middle School?
Potterville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Potterville Middle School offer ?
Potterville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potterville Middle School part of?
Potterville Middle School is part of Potterville School District.
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