Central Middle School vs. Fort Gratiot Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 584 students in grades 6-8, Central 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, Fort Gratiot Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
584 students
550 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2481 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1543 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
202
164
Grade 7 Students
196
191
Grade 8 Students
186
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
14%
1%
% White
65%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
