Allendale Middle School

7161 Pleasant View Ct
Allendale, MI 49401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, Allendale Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Allendale Middle School's student population of 554 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Allendale Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allendale Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#621 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allendale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allendale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Allendale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Allendale Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
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White
79%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Allendale Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Allendale Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allendale Middle School's ranking?
Allendale Middle School is ranked #621 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Allendale Middle School often compared to?
Allendale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeshore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Allendale Middle School?
554 students attend Allendale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Allendale Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allendale Middle School?
Allendale Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allendale Middle School offer ?
Allendale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Allendale Middle School part of?
Allendale Middle School is part of Allendale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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