Middle School South vs. Algonquin Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Middle School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 389 students in grades 6-8, Middle School South 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 497 students in grades 6-8, Algonquin 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 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
389 students
497 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2049 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2028 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
121
170
Grade 7 Students
132
154
Grade 8 Students
136
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
34%
18%
% White
55%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
