Serving 286 students in grades 5-6, Chippewa Hills Middle School 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 26% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)33%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Chippewa Hills Middle School?
286 students attend Chippewa Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chippewa Hills Middle School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chippewa Hills Middle School?
Chippewa Hills Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chippewa Hills Middle School offer ?
Chippewa Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Chippewa Hills Middle School part of?
Chippewa Hills Middle School is part of Chippewa Hills School District.
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