Serving 850 students in grades 7-8, Scranton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Scranton Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Brighton, MI school district, covering approximately 57 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scranton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scranton Middle School's student population of 850 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
850 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Scranton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scranton Middle School is 0.15, 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
#346 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scranton Middle School's ranking?
Scranton Middle School is ranked #346 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Scranton Middle School often compared to?
Scranton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartland Middle School At Ore Creek by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Scranton Middle School?
850 students attend Scranton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Scranton Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scranton Middle School?
Scranton Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Scranton Middle School offer ?
Scranton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scranton Middle School part of?
Scranton Middle School is part of Brighton Area Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Scranton Middle School is a great school! Academics are taught threw thoughtful teachers who listen and help. Extracirricular activities are provided but they need more things for the children to do. Everyday at Scranton you here that another student has recieved a great honors award or something we have a lot of young poets published and at the end of the year grade awards are presented to the students. Scranton is nice but could be a little cleaner. Parents chaperone all the time at Scranton, Scranton is a great school
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