Upton Middle School vs Fair Plain Middle School
Upton Middle School has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 2.4/10. Upton Middle School is significantly larger with 663 students, about 2.7× the size of Fair Plain Middle School (249). In math proficiency, Upton Middle School leads at 67.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Upton Middle School
Saint Joseph, MI
7.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
663 students
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor, MI
2.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
249 students
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| Metric | Upton Middle School | Fair Plain Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 2.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 2.3 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 1.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.2% | 96.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| State Rank | #490 of 3,198 | #3,182 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 1th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Upton Middle School | Fair Plain Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 67.0% | 3.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 73.0% | 8.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Upton Middle School | Fair Plain Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 663 | 249 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.2% | 96.4% |
| District | St. Joseph Public Schools | Benton Harbor Area Schools |
| City | Saint Joseph | Benton Harbor |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Saint Joseph (49085) | Benton Harbor (49022) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,763 | $39,859 |
| Median Home Value | $287,300 | $140,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,099 | $797 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.6% | 18.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 31.7% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 19 min |