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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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 383 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 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 542 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 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
383 students
542 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2115 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2020 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
26%
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
122
175
Grade 7 Students
127
189
Grade 8 Students
134
178
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
36%
23%
% White
51%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%