Below Average
#2758 of 3,192 schools in MI
Algonquin Middle School
Middle School · Chippewa Valley Schools · Clinton Twp, MI
A Chippewa Valley Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19150 BRIARWOOD LN, Clinton Twp, MI 48036
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Algonquin Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Algonquin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,109
Median home value
$201,000
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clintondale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Icampus Virtual Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Wyandot Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Richards Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 730 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chippewa Valley Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #18 of 20
- District spending per student
- $13,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Algonquin Middle School is listed in Chippewa Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Algonquin Middle School
Algonquin Middle School is a public middle school in Clinton Twp, MI, part of Chippewa Valley Schools, serving approximately 516 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,758 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Algonquin Middle School
What grades does Algonquin Middle School serve?
Algonquin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Algonquin Middle School?
Algonquin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Algonquin Middle School rank in MI?
Algonquin Middle School ranks #2,758 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Algonquin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Algonquin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Algonquin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Algonquin Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Algonquin Middle School a charter school?
No, Algonquin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Algonquin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Algonquin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Algonquin Middle School?
53.3% of students at Algonquin Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (586) 723-3500
- Area population (ZIP 48036)
- 22,160
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48036; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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