Jefferson Middle School vs. South Lake Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or South Lake Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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South Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 990 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, South Lake 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 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
990 students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1136 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2778 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
329
109
Grade 7 Students
345
101
Grade 8 Students
316
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
18%
63%
% White
66%
22%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%