Waldron Middle School (Closed 2023)

13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 46 students in grades 6-8, Waldron Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
≤10%
37%
(17-18)
11-19%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Waldron Middle School?
46 students attend Waldron Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Waldron Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waldron Middle School?
Waldron Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waldron Middle School offer ?
Waldron Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waldron Middle School part of?
Waldron Middle School is part of Waldron Area Schools School District.

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