Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Algonquin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Algonquin Middle School?
390 students attend Algonquin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Algonquin Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algonquin Middle School?
Algonquin Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Algonquin Middle School offer ?
Algonquin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Algonquin Middle School part of?
Algonquin Middle School is part of Algonac Community School District.
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