Serving 130 students in grades 6-8, Stephenson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
97%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Stephenson Middle School?
130 students attend Stephenson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Stephenson Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephenson Middle School?
Stephenson Middle School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stephenson Middle School offer ?
Stephenson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stephenson Middle School part of?
Stephenson Middle School is part of Stephenson Area Public Schools School District.
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