Ruben Daniels Middle School (Closed 2015)
Ruben Daniels Middle School served 456 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 11% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 27% | 67% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 93% | 18% |
| White | 3% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saginaw School District Of The City Of School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ruben Daniels Middle School is Ruben Daniels Community Schooletc (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Zilwaukee K8 School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saginaw Saginaw Covenant Academy Charter School
0.7 miles
1000 Tuscola Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
(616) 528-2383 0.7 n/a n/a - Saginaw Zilwaukee K8 School Grades: PK-8 | 299 students
0.8 miles
500 W Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200 0.8 PK-8 299 - Saginaw Ruben Daniels Community Schooletc Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
0.9 miles
2415 N Charles St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 791-5170 0.9 9-12 116 - Saginaw Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 530 students
1.0 miles
1903 N Niagra St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500 1.0 6-12 530 - Saginaw Saginaw High School Grades: 9-12 | 570 students
1.1 miles
3100 Webber St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6000 1.1 9-12 570
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