Wagar 78 Middle School
Tel:
(734) 654-6205
Wagar 78 Middle School serves 383 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wagar 78 Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Wagar 78 Middle School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wagar 78 Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wagar 78 Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1397 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Airport Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Wagar 78 Middle School is Airport Virtual Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- Carleton Airport Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 79 students
0.0 miles
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4082 0.0 K-12 79 - Carleton Wagar 56 Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 375 students
0.0 miles
11200 Grafton Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4083 0.0 5-6 375 - Carleton Airport Middle College Grades: 9-12 | 19 students
0.1 miles
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071 0.1 9-12 19 - Carleton Airport Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 789 students
0.1 miles
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6208 0.1 9-12 789 - Carleton Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 284 students
0.3 miles
160 Fessner Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6846 0.3 PK-4 284
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