Serving 141 students in grades 6-8, Vulcan Middle School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 6% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vulcan Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Norway, MI, encompassing approximately 244 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vulcan Middle School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Vulcan Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vulcan Middle School is 0.11, 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
#1435 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 Vulcan Middle School's ranking?
Vulcan Middle School is ranked #1435 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Vulcan Middle School often compared to?
Vulcan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Vulcan Middle School?
141 students attend Vulcan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Vulcan Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vulcan Middle School?
Vulcan Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vulcan Middle School offer ?
Vulcan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vulcan Middle School part of?
Vulcan Middle School is part of Norway-Vulcan Area Schools.
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