Serving 165 students in grades 6-8, Newberry 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Newberry Middle School?
165 students attend Newberry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Newberry Middle School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newberry Middle School?
Newberry Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newberry Middle School offer ?
Newberry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newberry Middle School part of?
Newberry Middle School is part of Tahquamenon Area Schools School District.
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