Serving 380 students in grades 5-7, Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building 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 16% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)32%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
57%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building?
380 students attend Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building?
Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building offer ?
Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building part of?
Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building is part of Adrian Public Schools School District.
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