Harker Middle School (Closed 2012)

234 Vosper St
Saranac, MI 48881
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Harker Middle School serves 264 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
264 students
This chart displays total students of Harker Middle School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Harker Middle School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harker Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
83%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harker 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
84%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harker 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harker Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harker Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harker Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harker Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harker Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
96%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harker Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harker Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Harker Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Harker Middle School?
264 students attend Harker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harker Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harker Middle School?
Harker Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harker Middle School offer ?
Harker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harker Middle School part of?
Harker Middle School is part of Saranac Community Schools School District.

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