Serving 669 students in grades 6-8, Tappan 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tappan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tappan Middle School's student population of 669 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tappan Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tappan Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
53%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tappan Middle School's ranking?
Tappan Middle School is ranked #65 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tappan Middle School often compared to?
Tappan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarlett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Tappan Middle School?
669 students attend Tappan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tappan Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tappan Middle School?
Tappan Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tappan Middle School offer ?
Tappan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tappan Middle School part of?
Tappan Middle School is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 5/17/2021
Most staff are pretty nice, lunches are decent (don't get the fries trust me). The electives choices are cool. One of my favorite parts of the school is the big library. One thing that could use work is lunch staff.
5 1/20/2020
Good School nice teachers great after-school programs and athletics.
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