Serving 152 students in grades 6-7, Whitmore Lake Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% 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 6-7
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Whitmore Lake Middle School?
152 students attend Whitmore Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whitmore Lake Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitmore Lake Middle School?
Whitmore Lake Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitmore Lake Middle School offer ?
Whitmore Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Whitmore Lake Middle School part of?
Whitmore Lake Middle School is part of Whitmore Lake Public School District.
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