Serving 186 students in grades 6-8, Saugatuck Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saugatuck Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Saugatuck, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 22.1 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saugatuck Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Saugatuck Middle School's student population of 186 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Saugatuck Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saugatuck Middle School is 0.19, 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
#229 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Saugatuck Middle School's ranking?
Saugatuck Middle School is ranked #229 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Saugatuck Middle School?
186 students attend Saugatuck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Saugatuck Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saugatuck Middle School?
Saugatuck Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Saugatuck Middle School offer ?
Saugatuck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saugatuck Middle School part of?
Saugatuck Middle School is part of Saugatuck School District.
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