Thomas Simpson Middle School vs. Shumate Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Simpson 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 43% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 795 students in grades 6-8, Shumate 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 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
402 students
795 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 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)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
130
295
Grade 7 Students
135
261
Grade 8 Students
137
239
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
85%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
