Cass City Middle School serves 299 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)77%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
96%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
5%
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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Cass City Middle School?
299 students attend Cass City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cass City Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cass City Middle School?
Cass City Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cass City Middle School offer ?
Cass City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cass City Middle School part of?
Cass City Middle School is part of Cass City Public Schools School District.
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